"Although "Malefique" is set almost entirely in one room, debut director Eric Valette never allows things to get boring, and actually uses this restriction to his advantage, shooting the location for maximum claustrophobia and giving the viewer the unpleasant sensation of being trapped along with the characters. The film has a grimy, shadowy feel influenced by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, which makes for a very creepy and unsettling atmosphere. The plot moves along at a fair pace, with well-timed revelations, and Valette makes the brave move of not simply spoon feeding the viewer answers or explanations for the increasingly bizarre events." - James Mudge, Beyond Hollywood