History YMMV / Malignant

* BrokenBase: Many viewers are split as to whether the film's goofy and narmy moments were meant to be intentional or not. While [[Creator/JamesWan's style of horror always had slight NarmCharm ever since the first ''[[Film/SawI Saw]]'' movie, this film had the silly elements cranked up to 11.

* BrokenBase: Many viewers are split as to whether the film's goofy and narmy moments were meant to be intentional or not. While Creator/James Wan's style of horror always had slight NarmCharm ever since the first ''[[Film/SawI Saw]]'' movie, this film had the silly elements cranked up to 11.

* BrokenBase: Many viewers are split as to whether the film's goofy and narmy moments were meant to be intentional or not. While James Wan's style of horror always had slight NarmCharm ever since the first Saw movie, this film had the silly elements cranked up to 11.

* CompleteMonster: [[AxCrazy Gabriel]] is a psychotic, [[spoiler:vestigial [[EvilTwin twin]] inhabiting the body of Madison "Emily" Lake. After being imprisoned in the back of Madison's mind during an operation, Gabriel subliminally attempts to direct Madison to commit violent acts, including nearly carving her unborn sister Sydney from her adoptive mother's womb. Replenishing himself by feeding on Madison's fetuses -- thus being responsible for her miscarriages -- Gabriel [[SplitPersonalityTakeover pilots her body]] to exact his bloody vengeance, gruesomely killing the doctors responsible for the operation and [[CopKiller massacring his way through a police department]] to accomplish his final act of revenge unopposed. Gabriel kidnaps his birth mother and holds her hostage, and later [[ForcedToWatch forces her to watch him]] gleefully kill Sydney before finishing her off]].

* BrokenBase: Many viewers are split as to whether the film's goofy and narmy moments were meant to be intentional or not. While James Wan's style of horror had always had a slight NarmCharm ever since the first Saw movie, this film had the silly elements cranked up to 11.

* BrokenBase: Many viewers are split as to whether the film's goofy and narmy moments were meant to be intentional or not. Granted, James Wan's style of horror had always had a slight NarmCharm ever since the first Saw movie. But this film had the silly elements cranked up to 11.

* EvilIsCool: [[BigBad Gabriel]]. From his [[BadassLongcoat coat]], custom-made knife made from a trophy, intimidating voice by Creator/RayChase, his over the top fighting style, his brutal one-sided massacre on the police station, and interesting backstory and powers has made quite the impression on audiences as a badass and unique horror villain.

* UnintentionallySympathetic: A surprising number of fans see Gabriel in a tragic light [[spoiler:due to the horrific circumstances of his birth, being treated like an abomination and locked at the back of his sister's mind since childhood. Of course, his atrocious actions in the present make it clear he's still an evil bastard with no interest in reconciling with his family.]]

* FriendlyFandoms: With ''Film/{{M3gan}}''. Both films have creepy yet completely ridiculous scares and have a campy tone that makes the movie borderline impossible to really take seriously. Both are considered quite fun experiences nonetheless and feature very entertaining, EvilIsCool villains. ''[=M3GAN=]''’s producer, James Wan, also being this film’s director certainly helps too.

* FriendlyFandoms: With ''Film/{{M3gan}}''. Both films have creepy yet completely ridiculous scares and have a campy tone that makes the movie borderline impossible to really take seriously. Both are considered quite fun experiences nonetheless and feature very entertaining, EvilIsCool villains. ''M3GAN''’s producer, James Wan, also being this film’s director certainly helps too.

* CrossesTheLineTwice: [[spoiler:Gabriel]] attacking the police station and making mincemeat of the officers? A terrifying display of power. [[spoiler:Him throwing a chair from across the room to hit Detective Shaw?]] ''Fucking hilarious.''

* UnintentionallySympathetic: A surprising number of fans see Gabriel in a tragic light[[spoiler:due to the horrific circumstances of his birth, being treated like an abomination and locked at the back of his sister's mind since childhood. Of course, his atrocious actions in the present make it clear he's still an evil bastard with no interest in reconciling with his family.]]

* BrokenBase: Many viewers are split as to whether the film's goofy and narmy moments are intentional or not. Granted, James Wan's style of horror had always had a slight NarmCharm ever since the first Saw movie. But this film had the silly elements cranked up to 11.

** In ''WebVideo/TheKillCount'', James A. Janisse likens the film to a remake of ''Film/BasketCase'', due to their similar plots and campy, over the top nature.