Summary
Twenty years after the disappearance of her daughter, a recovering alcoholic is preparing to host her family's Christmas celebration when her estranged ex-brother-in-law arrives unannounced, bearing nostalgic gifts and a heavy secret.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Skip it if
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics a little warmer than audiences (+7)
Critics 51Audiences 44GoodWatch 43
Tomatometer55%
Metascore46
IMDb5.2
Audience score35%
Running time
1 h 31 min
Shorter than most thrillers, −13 min on the typical 104
typical 10491Half of all thrillers run 94–118 min.
Reach
Streams in 8 countries, rent or buy in 13 more
Released
2022
December 16, 2022
4 years ago
Genres
ThrillerHorrorLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
- NRUnited States
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesModerate
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids.
and 3 moreDirecting · 7
- Alison Locke Director, Writer
- Cédric Chabloz First Assistant Director
- Lizzy Walker Second Second Assistant Director
- Fernanda Loaiza Renfro Second Assistant Director
- Bethann Morgan Script Supervisor
- Cameron H. Price Second Assistant Director
Production · 9
- Michael M. McGuire Executive Producer
- Mark Ward Executive Producer
- Kim Sherman Producer
- Stacy Jorgensen Producer
- Lisa Whalen Producer
- Stacy Juman Casting
Camera · 19
- Jack Caswell Director of Photography
- Paul Bodi Key Grip
- Brian Alberth Second Unit Director of Photography
- Sophie Bruza "B" Camera Operator
- Aaron Zakowski Best Boy Grip
- Sophia Harbo Second Assistant "A" Camera
Editing · 4
- Lana Wolverton Editor
- Ron Stanik Assistant Editor
- Matt Latham Assistant Editor
- David Makana Kabisch Assistant Editor
Sound · 18
- Uèle Lamore Original Music Composer
- Jacob Flack Sound Effects Editor
- Brent Kiser Sound Supervisor
- Tim O'Connell Foley Artist
- Patrick Lefler Foley Mixer
- Richard Novick Utility Sound
Art · 5
- Tom Obed Production Design
- Chase Wright Property Master
- Taylor Mahoney Set Dresser
- Nicole Rodarte Set Decoration
- Jimmy Kinslow Set Dresser
Costume & Make-Up · 6
- Michelle Laine Costume Design
- Galina Emmerich Makeup Artist
- Blaine Welty Hairstylist, Makeup Artist
- Stefanie Terzo Hair Department Head
- Arlene Martinez Makeup Department Head
- April Fiske Key Makeup Artist
Visual Effects · 2
- David Alexander VFX Supervisor
- Matt Collorafice VFX Supervisor
Lighting · 3
- Kenny Dean Best Boy Electric
- David Ames Gaffer
- Stephanie Hauser Chief Lighting Technician
Other crew · 8
- Jeffrey G. Barnett Stunt Coordinator
- Gregory J. Barnett Stunt Coordinator
- Alfred Hsing Stunt Coordinator
- Erik Stabenau Stunts
- Brittany Servidio Stunts
- Steve Newquist Special Effects Coordinator
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