The Advent Calendar
The Advent Calendar

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The Advent Calendar

2021
Movie
104 min
French

Eva, an ex-dancer, is now living in a wheelchair, unable to walk. When her friend Sophie gives her an old wooden antique advent calendar before Christmas, she realizes each window contains a surprise that triggers repercussions in real life: some of them good, but most of them bad... Now Eva will have to choose between getting rid of the calendar or walking again… even if it causes death around her.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Google Users72%
Director: Patrick RidremontGenres: Horror, Fantasy, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former dancer, Eva, who is now a paraplegic, receives a mysterious advent calendar from her friend. Each day, opening a door on the calendar unleashes a wicked enchantment, forcing her to confront her deepest fears and desires. As the deadly game progresses, she realizes the calendar is more than just a holiday novelty; it's a test with dire consequences.

Critical Reception

The Advent Calendar received mixed to generally positive reviews, with many critics acknowledging its unique premise and unsettling atmosphere. While some praised its blend of horror and fantasy elements and its effective suspense, others found its pacing uneven and its plot somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its original concept and dark fairytale atmosphere.

  • Felt to be a suspenseful and visually interesting horror film.

  • Some noted a predictable plot despite its creative premise.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's creative approach to horror and its suspenseful build-up. Many found it to be a surprisingly effective and atmospheric thriller with a chilling premise, though some wished for a more complex or surprising conclusion.

Fun Fact

The film's unique visual style and the design of the advent calendar itself were frequently highlighted in reviews as a strong point, contributing significantly to the movie's unsettling ambiance.

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patient1

Our intro is an actual introduction to our primary character and her daily routine. We rather suddenly have an ominous gift, and images that are hard to describe of something?. Some disgusting behavior from an unworthy individual, and some ...