A weekend escape to the wilderness becomes a waking nightmare for a group of Angelenos seeking a break from the city’s relentless pulse. Deep in the Sierra Nevada, their idyllic campsite is shattered when they cross paths with a haggard wanderer gripped by a mysterious contagion. As the infection spreads, turning friend against friend, the true horror of the MALADY unfolds in the flickering firelight and the oppressive silence of the pines. With resources dwindling and trust crumbling, the group must outrun not only the diseased but the paranoia that threatens to consume them. Every shadow hides a threat, every cough is a death knell, and the line between the infected and the sane blurs with each passing hour.
User Reviews
“I loved the slow build and the gorgeous woods setting, which made the sense of dread really hit home. The acting was a bit uneven, but the intense chase sequences and the eerie sound design kept me on edge. Definitely worth a watch if you're into survival horror.”
“Honestly, I was expecting more gore and jump scares based on the poster. The atmosphere was there, but the infection angle felt a little generic and I saw the twist coming from a mile away. It's not terrible, but it didn't leave a lasting impression on me.”
“This one got under my skin with its psychological tension and the crumbling friendships under pressure. The director's choice to show the infection's spread through personal possessions and quiet moments was clever. I thought the ending was a bit rushed, but the ride was genuinely unsettling.”
“For a debut feature, it's pretty solid. The cast had decent chemistry and the first half really pulled me in with the campfire vibes. The second half lost some steam, and I wished they'd explored the backstory of the infected man more. Still, it's a decent way to spend a movie night.”






























































