Malice (1993)

Description

⚖️ Malice (1993) – Blu-ray

Sandpiper Pictures (MGM Distribution) | 107 min | Rated R | Release Date: June 3, 2025
Genre: Thriller / Mystery / Neo‑Noir

Video

• Codec: MPEG‑4 AVC
• Resolution: 1080p (Widescreen)
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
  A fresh remaster of this 1993 psychological thriller—delivers clear visuals, crisp detail in closeups, and clean contrast. Slight softness on dark scenes, but far smoother than previous DVD or early Blu-ray transfers

Audio

• Track: English DTS‑HD Master Audio 2.0 (Stereo lossless)
• Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
  Dialogue is sharp and intelligible; score by Jerry Goldsmith and ambient sounds are well-handled with no distortion or hiss.

Overview

In this Hitchcock‑style thriller directed by Harold Becker and written by Aaron Sorkin & Scott Frank, a married couple (Bill Pullman & Nicole Kidman) welcome a seemingly confident surgeon (Alec Baldwin) into their home—only to find trust has dangerous consequences. A tense, twist-laden experience driven by strong performances and ethical ambiguity

Final Recommendation

A polished, suspenseful rental pick with solid video and audio upgrades. Ideal for patrons who enjoy character-driven thrillers with psychological depth.
OVERALL: 4/5 — RECOMMENDED