It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Retired cop Mike Halligan decides to show his grandson, who has never seen snow before, what a real white Christmas in New York is like. But a sudden fatal heart attack derails those plans, and Halligan makes a deal with the Archangel of Heaven to return to Earth for a week until Christmas in order to give his grandson the seasonal glories of New York City.
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Plot Summary
In a remote, snowbound community, a mysterious figure is systematically eliminating residents, leaving behind only an eerie silence and a sense of dread. As the body count rises, the remaining survivors must band together to uncover the identity of the killer before they too become victims of the chilling holiday massacre.
Critical Reception
This made-for-television film, airing during the holiday season, garnered a mixed to positive reception, often noted for its atmospheric tension and surprising twists, though some critics found its pacing occasionally slow.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unsettling holiday-themed horror atmosphere.
- Appreciated for building suspense despite its TV movie origins.
- Some viewers found the mystery aspect predictable but enjoyed the execution.
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Fun Fact
Director Christian Nyby is also known for directing the classic 1951 sci-fi horror film 'The Thing from Another World'.
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