Deathcember
Deathcember

Deathcember

2019Movie145 minEnglish

Advent – a time of joyful anticipation. You will surely remember the feeling you had as a child, waking up on the first December morning. Rising early, ready to open a new door for 24 consecutive days.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Fabian Dobler, Florian Frerichs, Kane Hodder, Bob Mitsch, Andreas Schnaas, Tommy Wiseau, Richard John Taylor, David Edward Kane, Lazar Bodroza, Martin Gooch, Steve De Roover, Marinko Nedic, Dominic Niehaus, Oliver TietzGenres: Horror, Anthology

Plot Summary

Deathcember is a horror anthology film that brings together a collection of terrifying tales from around the globe to celebrate the dark side of the Christmas season. Each segment offers a unique and often brutal take on holiday horror, exploring themes of isolation, madness, and the sinister side of festive traditions. From supernatural entities to deranged killers, the film aims to deliver a chilling and unsettling cinematic experience for horror aficionados.

Critical Reception

Deathcember received a mixed to negative reception from critics, primarily due to its inconsistent tone and varying quality across its many segments. While some praised its ambitious scope and the creativity of certain directors, many found the anthology to be uneven, with some stories failing to deliver on scares or narrative coherence. Audience reception was similarly divided, with fans of extreme horror appreciating the gore and diverse directorial styles, while others found it to be a disjointed and uninspired collection of shorts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sheer volume of directors and diverse directorial styles.
  • Criticized for significant tonal inconsistency and uneven quality between segments.
  • Some found the extreme gore and festive horror concept appealing, while others deemed it gratuitous and lacking substance.

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Fun Fact

The film features an extensive list of directors, with over a dozen contributors helming individual segments, showcasing a wide array of international horror talent.

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