I'm not a big fan of Christmas films but if I'm going to watch one it's probably going to be a horror. I've been excited for 'Silent Night' for a while now. It just sounded like an interesting premise for a film and the cast was extremely strong. It wasn't quite the sinister film I was hoping for. It was much more of a drama than anything else. I still managed to find enjoyment in it, but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a little bit of a let down.
The film is kind of secretive and discreet about what exactly is going on. I think the film would've been stronger if it was more up front right from the get go. It didn't add anything to the film being sly about the plot. A lot of scenes can't be fully appreciated on first (and likely only) watch because you don't have all the information.
The film presents some interesting situations for the characters to deal with, but it sometimes feels like it's too afraid to be overly daring and push the limits. I did like the characters themselves though. They were what made the movie as watchable as it was. 7/10.
The film is kind of secretive and discreet about what exactly is going on. I think the film would've been stronger if it was more up front right from the get go. It didn't add anything to the film being sly about the plot. A lot of scenes can't be fully appreciated on first (and likely only) watch because you don't have all the information.
The film presents some interesting situations for the characters to deal with, but it sometimes feels like it's too afraid to be overly daring and push the limits. I did like the characters themselves though. They were what made the movie as watchable as it was. 7/10.