Silent Nights
Silent Nights

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Silent Nights

2017
Movie
30 min
English

The drama chronicles the affair between Inger, a young Danish woman from Copenhagen, and Kwame, an illegal immigrant from Ghana, that she meets while volunteering at a homeless shelter. Despite their cultural differences, and the disapproval of Inger’s own mother, the two quickly develop a strong bond and move in together. Everything seems perfect and serendipitous, but then Inger discovers a devastating secret that Kwame has kept hidden.

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IMDb4.7/10
Google Users35%
Director: Steven C. MillerGenres: Horror, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A group of inmates at a rural psychiatric hospital face a terrifying night when a masked killer, believed to be one of them, begins a brutal murder spree. As the body count rises, the remaining survivors must band together to uncover the killer's identity before they all become victims. The tension escalates as they realize the threat might be closer than they think.

Critical Reception

Silent Nights received a mixed to negative reception from critics, often being described as a generic slasher film that struggles to stand out from its peers. While some appreciated its attempts at suspense and gore, many found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a familiar slasher narrative with predictable twists.

  • Some viewers found the gore elements effective, while others criticized the lack of originality.

  • The performances were generally seen as serviceable but not enough to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a disappointment with the film's lack of innovation and a perceived weak storyline. While a small number of viewers found the suspense and horror elements adequate, the majority expressed that the movie failed to deliver a compelling or memorable viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film is noted for its stark departure from traditional Christmas horror tropes, focusing more on a suspenseful thriller with elements of psychological horror within a confined, unsettling setting.

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