Overview

• Mike P. Nelson’s remake premiered as a secret screening at Fantastic Fest in Austin to enthusiastic crowd reactions and festival buzz.
• Critics praised the film’s risky reimagining of Billy’s trauma into a darker character study that still delivers grisly holiday violence.
• Rohan Campbell’s lead performance drew specific acclaim from early reviewers, with Ruby Modine also singled out as a standout.
• Coverage cites an unrated nationwide theatrical release in December, with Bloody Disgusting listing December 12 via Cineverse and SlashFilm noting December 11.
• Reception skews positive in early reactions, though at least one review criticized the pacing and impact of the kills.