# Episode 181: "Malignant" Discussion

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Published: 2026-08-16T18:12:40+00:00
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## Resource

It's Sunday...and that means it's time for your weekly dose of MTP! This week on the show, we welcome back our long-time dear friend and horror author, Z.C. Krol! We're getting a little crazy this week with a modern horror movie that somehow manages to maintain a campy 80's element as well! And so, we had to bring in an expert! This week, it's Kevin's pick...and the trio of Kevin, Roy and Zack sit down to discuss 2021's ever perplexing and very fun movie from James Wan...Malignant! What did your co-hosts think of this movie? Find out now on episode 181 of The Midnight Terrors Podcast! SPOILERS EVERYWHERE! If you have never seen this movie...go watch it spoiler free and come back to hear our thoughts! Check out Z.C. Krol's Novella, "Disseverment": Amazon.com : Disseverment: A Horror Story eBook : Krol, Z.C.: Kindle Store Check out MTP's Linktree: midnightterrorspodcast Official: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

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