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5.0 / 10(575 votes)IMDb20181h 29mUnited Kingdom

Malevolent

Synopsis

A brother-sister team who fake paranormal encounters for cash get more than they bargained for when a job at a haunted estate turns very, very real.

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Malevolent | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-01

Release History & Theatrical Window

Digital Streaming Debut

October 5, 2018

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Olaf de Fleur Johannesson
Screenplay & Story
Eva Konstantopoulos, Ben Ketai
Original Score
Al Hardiman
Original Title
Malevolent
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 29m
Production Studios
Catalyst Global Media, Sigma Films, Thruline Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Olaf de Fleur Johannesson

Screenplay & Story

Eva Konstantopoulos, Ben Ketai

Original Score & Music

Al Hardiman

Director of Photography

Bjarni Felix Bjarnason

Film Editing

Zach Clark, David Arthur

Producers

Ross McKenzie, Graham Begg, Claire Moorsom, Brian Coffey, Marcus Chait

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Eva Konstantopoulos

Department Leadership Roster

Olaf de Fleur Johannesson

Director

Al Hardiman

Original Music Composer

Eva Konstantopoulos

Writer

Ben Ketai

Ben Ketai

Writer

Brian Coffey

Producer

Nancy McKenna

Costume Design

Jason White

Stunt Coordinator

Danny Sherman

Producer

Zach Clark

Zach Clark

Editor

David Arthur

Editor

Bjarni Felix Bjarnason

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)16

Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malevolent

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Malevolent about?

A brother-sister team who fake paranormal encounters for cash get more than they bargained for when a job at a haunted estate turns very, very real.

Who directed Malevolent?

Malevolent was directed by Olaf de Fleur Johannesson.

Who stars in Malevolent?

The principal cast of Malevolent includes Florence Pugh, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Celia Imrie, Scott Chambers, Georgina Bevan.

When was Malevolent released and how long is it?

Malevolent was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.

Who composed the musical score for Malevolent?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Malevolent was composed by Al Hardiman.

Is Malevolent based on a book or true story?

Malevolent is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eva Konstantopoulos".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Malevolent?

Malevolent holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).