Malignant is a horror movie directed by James Wan and released in 2021. The film follows Madison (played by Annabelle Wallis), a woman who suffers from vivid nightmares of violent murders. One night, she wakes up to find her abusive husband brutally murdered, and becomes the prime suspect in the investigation.
As Madison tries to clear her name, she realizes that her dreams may hold the key to the killer's identity. The murders she saw in her nightmares actually happened, and they are all connected to a mysterious figure known as "Gabriel".
As the body count rises, Madison teams up with her estranged sister and a detective to uncover the truth about Gabriel's origins and stop the killing spree. But the closer they get to the truth, the more Madison realizes that she may have a personal connection to the killer.
Malignant features intense violence, gore, and jump scares, and has been praised for its originality and bold stylistic choices. However, some viewers have criticized aspects of the plot and characterization.