The Advent Calendar

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The Advent Calendar
Directed by Patrick Ridremont
StarringEugénie Derouand
Release date
  • 1 December 2021 (2021-12-01)
Running time
1h 44min
CountriesFrance
Belgium
LanguageFrench

The Advent Calendar (French : Le Calendrier) is a 2021 French / Belgian horror film directed by Patrick Ridremont. [1] [2]

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Reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 82% based on 33 reviews, with an average rating of 6.7/10. The website's consensus reads: "It may not be the most effective holiday horror entry, but The Advent Calendar has its share of nasty treats for genre fans." [3]

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References

  1. Valentin, Michel (2021-12-01). ""Ce n'est pas habituel de jouer une femme en fauteuil roulant" : Eugénie Derouand est bluffante dans "Le Calendrier"". Le Parisien (in French). Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  2. Wilson, Lena (2021-12-02). "'The Advent Calendar' Review: A December Full of Tricks and Treats". The New York Times . Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  3. "The Advent Calendar". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved 12 May 2024.