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Christmas, Do You Copy?

2017
Movie
15 min
English

It's 6:55 AM on Christmas morning, and the Sweetem sisters, Julie and Kara, are stuck in their room, unable to wake up their parents yet to open presents. Thankfully for them, their friends Hazel and Alex are in the same boat.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Jonathan T. HolmanGenres: Horror, Short, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip stumble upon an abandoned cabin in the woods. While exploring, they find an old radio and decide to broadcast a Christmas message, unaware of the sinister entity that might be listening. As strange occurrences begin, they realize their festive broadcast has awakened something ancient and malevolent.

Critical Reception

This short horror film garnered attention on the festival circuit for its atmospheric tension and effective jump scares, particularly within the found-footage subgenre. While praised for its concise storytelling and sound design, some critics noted its familiar tropes within the horror landscape.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful build-up and effective use of sound.

  • Appreciated for its short, impactful runtime and chilling atmosphere.

  • Noted for relying on some common horror clichés.

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Awards & Accolades

Screened at various film festivals, receiving positive audience reactions for its scares.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the dense forests of North Carolina, adding to its authentic and isolated atmosphere.

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