Review of Maléfique (2003) by Tim B — 22 Jul 2008
I readily admit that I have jumped headlong onto the French horror bandwagon. As a result I have seen several films I never would otherwise have watched, including Eric Valette's MALEFIQUE. The description "Cube meets Hellraiser" did not sound particularly promising to me, and unfortunately the film more or less deserves that description. (although it is far better than both those overrated films.).
Unlike the best 21st century French horror, MALEFIQUE isn't at all gory, but it's done with the same indescribable style that made films like INSIDE and FRONTIER(S) so good.
The ending was the best part, in my opinion. It had a kind of EC Comics feel, and was quite a shock.
Good but not great.
This review of Maléfique (2003) was written by Tim B on 22 Jul 2008.
Maléfique has generally received positive reviews.
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