Silent Night (2021) is a disaster drama horror film directed by Camille Griffin, starring Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Roman Griffin Davis, Annabelle Wallis, and Lily Rose Depp. This film tells the story of Simon and Nell, a happy married couple with three children, who host a last Christmas dinner before a catastrophic disaster strikes the world. The film won two awards for Best Screenplay and Grand Audience Award in the Secció Oficial Fantà stic in December 2021.
The story begins on Christmas Eve, where Simon and Nell prepare for a formal dinner with close friends and colleagues, including Tony and his wife Sandra, their super-annoying daughter Kitty, sapphic couples Alex and Bella, and James and his pregnant partner Sophie. During the dinner, tensions arise, and secrets are revealed, causing arguments among the guests. At the same time, Simon and Nell’s eldest son, Arthur, expresses his refusal to take the suicide pills provided by the government, claiming that the toxic gas cloud causing the disaster was intentionally sent by Russia.
The toxic gas cloud spreads, causing devastation all over the world, and the government issues suicide pills to its citizens to die peacefully. On the night of the dinner, each guest promises to die together at Simon and Nell’s house, and the children join them too. However, Arthur refuses to take the pills, causing tension and chaos among the friends and family. The guests express their grievances towards each other, and Arthur’s protest creates more tension at the dinner table.
As the night progresses, the guests die one by one, and the tension rises. In a desperate attempt to survive, Arthur runs away but is confronted by the reality of the disaster and the fate of humanity, leading to a heart-wrenching ending.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, Silent Night (2021) is a thought-provoking film that explores human relationships, morality, and the choices we make in extreme situations. The film depicts the fragility of human life and the consequences of our actions, leading to a powerful and emotional finale. The stellar performances from the cast, especially Keira Knightley, and the exceptional screenplay make this film a must-see for disaster film enthusiasts and drama film lovers alike.
