My quick rating - 5.8/10. This flick is an entertaining modern-day slasher set during Christmas break, 1971. The film follows Samantha (Madison Baines) and Clara (Georgia Acken), two students who are left behind at their boarding school for the holidays, only to face the arrival of some very uninvited visitors. Right from the opening, the movie establishes an intense tone, kicking things off with some well-executed stab sequences and throat slashes that set the stage for the bloodbath to follow. One of the strengths is its solid gore and blood splatter, which fans of the genre will appreciate. The kills are graphic and creative, complemented by clean cinematography that makes the carnage visually striking without feeling overly gratuitous. The dark atmosphere and mounting tension help maintain the film’s intensity, drawing us into the isolated and dangerous world these characters inhabit. The cast is well-chosen, with the villain, Jude (Mena Massoud) standing out as particularly menacing and memorable, keeping your attention while you wait for the next killing. It’s also refreshing to see a slasher that throws in a unique twist near the end, adding an extra layer of interest to the otherwise straightforward plot and one I didn't see coming. While it does an excellent job at creating tension and delivering on the gore, it doesn’t break any new ground in the slasher genre. It’s a solid entry with a relatively dark atmosphere, but not quite enough to elevate it to a standout status. Nevertheless, it’s worth checking out for slasher fans who appreciate good bloodshed and a bit of a twist in their horror this holiday season.
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