Introduction
James Wan established an earlier reputation in horror. He returned to pure horror with Maligno. For this film Wan moved away from blockbuster-scale budgets. Maligno pays homage to the giallo genre, features the character Madison, and is available on Netflix.
Production and Scale
Wan moved away from blockbuster-scale budgets for this film. The project was presented on a different budgetary scale compared with blockbuster productions.
Giallo Homage and Plot Elements
Maligno pays homage to the giallo genre. The film includes the character Madison, local detectives, and a mysterious killer. The story references a Simion Research Hospital incident that occurred 27 years earlier and also involves a Seattle hospital.
Netflix Availability
Maligno is available on Netflix. It streams on Netflix through September 10.
