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Malignant

Malignant

The Experiment is Real.

2013 1h 25mHorrorThrillerScience Fiction

After the death of his wife, a grieving man becomes the victim of a horrific experiment to cure his addiction.

1.9/5

TMDB score· 17 votes

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Synopsis

After the death of his wife, a grieving man becomes the victim of a horrific experiment to cure his addiction.

The vibe

experiment

Behind it

Brian Avenet-BradleyDirectorMark Lee FletcherComposerLaurence Avenet-BradleyCinematography

Cast

Gary CairnsGary CairnsAllex
Brad DourifBrad DourifThe Man
Nick NicoteraNick NicoteraChad
Sienna FarallSienna FarallEmily
Stefan AvalosGrandfather, young
Jennifer Blanc-BiehnJennifer Blanc-BiehnGail (as Jennifer Blanc)
Dana DaureyDana Daurey1940's patient
Tanner DavisThe man, young
Ken DickasonTest subject #1
Karla DroegeKarla DroegeWoman in pit
Saidah Arrika EkulonaSaidah Arrika EkulonaDoctor
Darren P. LeisNeurosurgeon
Thomas LoureiroSean
Suzan MeierNurse Richmond
Trista RobinsonTrista RobinsonTest subject #3
Stephen WastellCharlie
Norman ZellerThe Grandfather
Dana FishmanBar Customer

Director

Brian Avenet-Bradley

Writer

Brian Avenet-Bradley

Release date

4 Oct 2013

Runtime

1h 25m

Budget

$2.0M

Studio

Avenet Images Productions, Modernciné

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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