It's a Wonderful Knife is a 2023 American Christmas horror film directed by Tyler MacIntyre, and the cast includes Jane Widdop, Jess McLeod, Joel McHale, Katharine Isabelle, William B. Davis and Justin Long.
My Thoughts On It's A Wonderful Knife
In It's a Wonderful Knife, we have Winnie, the protagonist, who embarks on a journey after saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve. One year later, she finds herself magically transported to a parallel universe where the murderous maniac has returned.
Winnie must then team up with a misfit to identify the culprit and find a way back to her own reality, and throughout the movie, you are taken on a rollercoaster ride filled with suspense, blood, and gore.
What more do you want?
As the movie progresses, you do actually become invested in the story and without giving away any spoilers, there is a particular turn in the plot that I was hoping for, and I was thrilled when it actually happened.
The parallel universe is an intriguing element as well, as Winnie must navigate this nightmarish world while trying to identify the culprit who has returned and the tension and chemistry between the characters keep the suspense on the front foot throughout.
At the heart of the story though is simply Winnie’s quest to identify the culprit who has returned to cause more destruction, and the mystery of who this person is and what their intentions are, and the twisted nature of the parallel universe complicates Winnie’s ability to piece together the clues.
Despite the horror elements, the movie does also explore themes of Christmas and the holiday season you'll be happy to hear.
It tries to combine the warmth and joy of the holidays with the thrill and excitement of horror, and the result is a delightfully queer and campy holiday horror experience.
The chemistry between the characters, particularly Winnie and Bernie, was a highlight of the movie for me, and the interactions between them both add some depth to the story and keeps you invested in their journey and I found myself rooting for them and their mission.
I have to give a special mention to Justin Long's performance in the film as well, as he truly stole the scenes he was in, bringing a captivating energy to his character which was both fun and memorable.
The film offers a different type of twist on a Christmas movie and provides a different kind of entertaining experience for horror fans, and the all white costume, set against the snowy background and Christmas decorations, was visually great, as was the white attire symbolizing both innocence and the stark reality of the chaos of everything that is going on.
The movie does however rely on a familiar tired trope, and although I won't spoil the specifics, the movie does put its own twist on it, which at least adds some freshness to it, but still.
Overall, It's A Wonderful Knife is a delightfully queer and campy holiday horror film as said and the movie successfully combines the warmth and joy of the holiday season with the thrill and excitement of horror.
Add this one to your Christmas horror movie viewing list.
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