Overview

• 'It's a Wonderful Knife' is a horror-comedy that attempts to blend Christmas and slasher genres, but fails to impress critics due to its miscalculation of both genres.
• The film features a commendable performance from lead actors, including Jane Widdop and Jess McLeod, and is notable for its queer representation.
• The plot revolves around a young girl, Winnie, who wishes she was never born after experiencing trauma, only to find herself in an alternate reality where a killer has claimed more victims.
• Despite its unique premise, the film is criticized for its poorly-paced plot, lack of dread or emotion, and its failure to effectively address the reason for Winnie's death wish.
• While the film is praised for its LGBTQ+ and nonbinary inclusion, it is criticized for relegating its few characters of color to the sideline and the victim pile.