This film all takes place in the town of Bailey Downs, where both Ginger Snaps and Orphan Black originate. That's because they share the same directorial team - Grant Harvey, Steven Hoban, and Brett Sullivan.
I will say that the special effects are really nice for the budget. But sadly, the film feels rote. There is no moment of surprise or wonder that things happen the way that they do. This is a film made for the Hot Topic hipsters of the world, those that scoff at Christmas while celebrating Krampus because it makes them feel cool and edgy to do so.
It's not like I wasn't entertained. But I wanted more. I wanted a narrative thread I could follow, I wanted a reason for these things to be happening versus them just happening. Maybe I expect too much. Maybe Amicus spoiled me. But I felt like I had just eaten several handfuls of Christmas cookies and was left with a stomach ache.
I will say that the special effects are really nice for the budget. But sadly, the film feels rote. There is no moment of surprise or wonder that things happen the way that they do. This is a film made for the Hot Topic hipsters of the world, those that scoff at Christmas while celebrating Krampus because it makes them feel cool and edgy to do so.
It's not like I wasn't entertained. But I wanted more. I wanted a narrative thread I could follow, I wanted a reason for these things to be happening versus them just happening. Maybe I expect too much. Maybe Amicus spoiled me. But I felt like I had just eaten several handfuls of Christmas cookies and was left with a stomach ache.