The Advent Calendar

Every Christmas one of my favourite traditions is the yearly advent calendar, because lets face it who can say no to an excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast. This year though horror streaming service Shudder will be showing French psychological thriller The Advent Calendar, which may have you rethinking the yearly tradition.

The film follows the recently paraplegic Eva (Eugénie Derouand) as she picks her way through the various treats contained in an advent calendar given to her by her best friend. Unknowingly to Eva & her friend though some of the treats contained within the calendar come with nasty outcomes, which only worsen as the final treat draws nearer & nearer.

Throughout the film the viewer is taken on an ride which spirals into darkness, jealousy, voodoo & resentment. The Advent Calendar doesn't rely on jump scares, instead using subtle storytelling & occasionally grisly moments to ratchet up the tension & terror.

The Advent Calendar is a really interesting spin on the annual Christmas movie fare, giving interested viewers something other than the cheesy & uplifting Christmas film to enjoy this year.

★★★

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