2021
Madison Mitchell, suffering from visions and a dark past, endures an abusive marriage with Derek Mitchell, who is later brutally murdered by an unseen entity. As Madison experiences terrifying visions of subsequent murders, she and her sister, Sydney Lake, uncover the truth about Madison's adoption and a parasitic twin named Gabrielle, who was surgically removed and suppressed in Madison's brain. Gabrielle, now reawakened and controlling Madison's body, embarks on a vengeful killing spree targeting the doctors and nurses involved in her separation from Madison. Detectives Erik Shaw and Regina Moss investigate the escalating murders, eventually linking them to Madison's past and the Simion Hill Clinic where she was born.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Malignant opens on domestic tension that escalates into supernatural horror when Madison’s husband is brutally murdered by a dark figure.
Open full beat sheetMadison Mitchell is listed as Protagonist. A woman suffering from traumatic visions and a dark past involving a parasitic twin. In the parsed data, Madison Mitchell is connected to 57 scenes, 155 dialogue lines, 155 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
57 scenes / 155 dialogue linesErik Shaw is listed as Detective. A dedicated police detective investigating the murders. In the parsed data, Erik Shaw is connected to 43 scenes, 124 dialogue lines, 127 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
43 scenes / 124 dialogue linesSydney Lake is listed as Supporting. Madison's sister, a psychology professor. In the parsed data, Sydney Lake is connected to 43 scenes, 111 dialogue lines, 112 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
43 scenes / 111 dialogue linesGabrielle is listed as Antagonist. Madison's parasitic twin who controls her body. In the parsed data, Gabrielle is connected to 29 scenes, 48 dialogue lines, 72 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
29 scenes / 48 dialogue linesRegina Moss is listed as Detective. Erik's partner. In the parsed data, Regina Moss is connected to 25 scenes, 59 dialogue lines, 59 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
25 scenes / 59 dialogue linesDerek Mitchell is listed as Antagonist. Madison's abusive husband. In the parsed data, Derek Mitchell is connected to 11 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
11 scenes / 18 dialogue linesJeanne Lake is listed as Supporting. Madison and Sydney's mother. In the parsed data, Jeanne Lake is connected to 9 scenes, 29 dialogue lines, 29 text mentions, first appearing around scene 47.
9 scenes / 29 dialogue linesDr. Florence Weaver is listed as Supporting. A surgeon involved in Madison's childhood medical treatment. In the parsed data, Dr. Florence Weaver is connected to 8 scenes, 31 dialogue lines, 33 text mentions, first appearing around scene 49.
8 scenes / 31 dialogue linesMadison is hanging a baby mobile in the nursery when Derek enters, leading to an argument and physical abuse.
Madison Mitchell, Derek MitchellMadison cries in the shower, revealing scars and bruises.
Madison MitchellMadison hears a voice, then Derek enters and apologizes for his behavior.
Madison Mitchell, Derek MitchellThe house is quiet, porch light flickering.
Derek wakes up to noises and goes to investigate.
Madison Mitchell, Derek MitchellDerek investigates the noises.
Derek MitchellDerek finds the kitchen appliances acting on their own.
Derek MitchellDerek encounters a dark figure in the living room.
Derek Mitchell, GabrielleDerek is killed by the figure.
Derek Mitchell, GabrielleMadison wakes up and finds Derek missing.
Madison MitchellMadison finds blood and is chased by the killer.
Madison Mitchell, GabrielleMadison hides in the closet from the killer.
Madison Mitchell, GabrielleThe killer finds Madison in the closet.
Madison Mitchell, GabriellePolice arrive at the scene.
Erik Shaw, Regina MossDetectives enter the crime scene.
Erik Shaw, Regina MossDetectives examine Derek's body.
Erik Shaw, Regina MossDetectives find the nursery empty.
Erik Shaw, Regina MossMadison wakes up in the hospital and learns about Derek's death and her miscarriage.
Madison Mitchell, Sydney LakeDetective Erik arrives at the hospital.
Erik ShawDetective Erik questions Madison.
Madison Mitchell, Sydney Lake, Erik ShawDetectives discuss the autopsy results.
Erik Shaw, Regina MossDetectives discuss the case.
Erik Shaw, Regina MossSydney drops Madison off at home.
Madison Mitchell, Sydney LakeMadison enters her home.
Madison MitchellMadison walks through the house.
Madison MitchellMadison sits alone.
Madison MitchellA woman is stalked in a grocery store.
GabrielleThe woman is attacked in the parking lot.
GabrielleA car watches Madison's house.
GabrielleMadison prepares for bed.
Madison MitchellMadison locks the door.
Madison MitchellMadison draws the curtains.
Madison MitchellMadison locks the back door.
Madison MitchellMadison locks the bedroom door and goes to sleep.
Madison MitchellMadison sleeps restlessly.
Madison MitchellThe killer enters the house.
GabrielleThe killer stands where Derek died.
GabrielleThe killer ascends the stairs.
GabrielleThe killer stands over Madison.
Madison Mitchell, GabrielleMadison is terrorized by The Killer while hiding in her bedroom and calls Detective Shaw for help.
Madison Mitchell, Derek Mitchell, Erik ShawErik arrives at the Mitchell home and searches for Madison.
Erik ShawErik finds Madison and enters the house.
Madison Mitchell, Erik ShawErik sweeps the house for intruders.
Erik ShawErik finds Madison safe.
Madison Mitchell, Erik ShawSydney arrives at the house.
Sydney LakeSydney and Madison discuss Madison's past and adoption.
Madison Mitchell, Sydney LakeSydney confronts her mother about Madison's adoption.
Sydney Lake, Jeanne LakeThe Killer holds a woman captive and plans to target Dr. Weaver.
Gabrielle, Dr. Florence WeaverDr. Weaver receives a threatening email.
Dr. Florence WeaverMadison experiences flickering lights and a vision.
Madison Mitchell, Gabrielle, Dr. Florence WeaverA housekeeper discovers Dr. Weaver's body.
Erik and Regina are assigned the Weaver case.
Erik Shaw, Regina MossErik and Regina investigate the crime scene.
Erik Shaw, Regina MossThe Killer reviews the stolen medical journal.
GabrielleMadison and Sydney cook together and see the news report.
Madison Mitchell, Sydney LakeMadison is physically ill from the realization.
Madison MitchellMadison vomits and confesses to Sydney that she is witnessing murders through visions.
Madison Mitchell, Sydney LakeRegina and Erik review files; Erik decides to have a photo aged by the analyst.
Erik Shaw, Regina MossErik asks Andy to age a photo of Emily.
Erik ShawStreet light flickers outside the house.
Madison experiences a sleep paralysis vision of a murder.
Madison MitchellSydney finds Madison after the vision.
Madison Mitchell, Sydney LakeMadison and Sydney report the vision to Erik and Regina.
Madison Mitchell, Sydney Lake, Erik Shaw, Regina MossThe group arrives at the apartment building.
Madison Mitchell, Sydney Lake, Erik Shaw, Regina MossErik and Regina find the murder victim.
Erik Shaw, Regina MossMadison works with a sketch artist to draw the killer.
Madison Mitchell, Sydney Lake, Erik Shaw, Regina MossMadison receives a threatening phone call from Gabrielle.
Madison Mitchell, GabrielleMadison leaves the precinct; Erik discovers the aged photo looks like Madison.
Madison Mitchell, Sydney Lake, Erik Shaw, Regina MossMadison tells Sydney about the phone call.
Madison Mitchell, Sydney LakeMadison and Sydney visit their mother.
Madison Mitchell, Sydney Lake, Jeanne LakeThe sisters follow their mother into the spare bedroom.
Madison Mitchell, Sydney Lake, Jeanne LakeJeanne shows Madison and Sydney a home video from Madison's 8th birthday, revealing early signs of Gabrielle and the truth about Madison's adoption and past medical history.
Madison Mitchell, Sydney Lake, Jeanne LakeSydney drops Madison off at home.
Madison Mitchell, Sydney LakeGabrielle sharpens a blade and intimidates a captive woman.
GabrielleErik investigates Dr. Weaver's house and finds evidence linking the victims.
Erik ShawMadison experiences a vision of a murder in progress.
Madison Mitchell, GabrielleErik arrives at the penthouse to find John Gregory murdered and engages in a chase with Gabrielle.
Erik Shaw, GabrielleErik and Regina review security footage of Gabrielle.
Erik Shaw, Regina MossErik and Regina inform Madison about the connection between the victims and her past.
Madison Mitchell, Erik Shaw, Regina MossMadison, Sydney, Erik, Regina, and Beverly Woods discuss Madison's past and the entity Gabrielle.
Madison Mitchell, Sydney Lake, Erik Shaw, Regina Moss, Dr. Florence WeaverYour father and I had wanted a child more than anything. We tried for the longest part, but after the third miscarriage, we decided to adopt. When Madison came along, it was everything we had ever hoped for. She was the most incredible thing. But behind that beautiful, sweet smile, was a really sick kid. Before we took her in, she was under constant medical supervision. Practically grew up in a hospital or medical facility. So you can imagine what a difficult time she had adjusting to a normal life. It was rough. But then you came along, and it changed everything. She adored you from the moment she set eyes on you, and for the first time, it snapped her out of the funk she was in.
Lets turn back the hands of time. Imagine a clock. Rewinding. Going backwards. Slow at first. But gradually spinning. Faster, and faster. The by-gone-years reconstructing themselves. Like a dead rose -- un-wiltering. The faded red returning. Springing back to life. Time slows down. You've gone back as far as you can. Tell me, Madison. What age are you now?
Ma'am, I know this is a stressful time but I'm trying to find the guy who did this. There were no signs of forced entry, which means it may have been someone you or your husband knew or at least someone who had access to your house. Do you know of anyone who'd want to hurt you or your husband, Mrs. Mitchell?
I'd like to think I'm good at my job. Let me guess... You did one semester at an institute of higher learning. Dropped out because you were ready for the real world. Bounced around doing odd jobs here and there, but your life was going nowhere and you knew it.
I'm so, so sorry Sydney. I've spent my whole life yearning for a blood tie. For that special connection. And yet in the end, what mattered the most was right front of me the whole time. You'll always be my sister. And I'll always love you.
You had a brain tumor. After they took it out, when you were better, my husband and I adopted you. It was all so much for someone so young. We think you created Gabrielle as a way to cope with everything. Your surgery. Your new life.
When my baby sister came along. My closeness with you pushed Gabrielle further and further away. Till eventually, she was nothing but a distant memory buried deep in the back of my head. I never heard from Gabrielle again. Until now.
Let me tell you what I think. You were sick in the head when you were young. Those doctors operated on you. It worked for awhile. But now your sickness has returned, and you've gone on a revenge spree, killing everyone involved.
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