Malice

Malice

Her doctor wasn't playing God. He thought he was God.

Directed by Harold Becker

Produced by Nelvana, Castle Rock Entertainment

1993107 min6.3 / 10

A psychological thriller about trust betrayed and desire weaponized, where a charismatic doctor's god complex destroys a marriage from within.

A tale about a happily married couple who would like to have children. Tracy teaches infants, Andy's a college professor. Things are never the same after she is taken to hospital and operated upon by Jed, a "know all" doctor.

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  • Does Malice end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Malice sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Malice scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Malice easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Malice violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity30

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise44

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Malice

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Malice

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Malice, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Malice, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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