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I have always kind of detested movies that break the golden rules. I don’t buy into that stuff, and it’s hard to accept. There are certain times when you know a child died, but it just turns into blood and guts or something like that. A Cold Season did exactly that. I can say one thing: it made me think a lot and almost gave me a broken heart. There are plenty of good points, but there are some I can’t get out of my head.
Let’s get into the review.
Synopsis
A lonely man’s quiet winter routine hides a string of killings that spiral out of control when his dark double urges him toward madness. The other side makes him do vile things to people.
A few years ago, I learned I have schizoaffective disorder, so the thought process made sense to me. We all have that side no one wants to see. I think that was the best plot I have seen in a long time. We always talk about killer Santas and how he commits B&E because he is a madman when people don’t behave. A Cold Season left me satisfied because the film was great, and I got to see someone else’s voice in their head. However, I embraced the idea of a different tune.
Christmas horror gets so old after a while because it’s the same damn thing. We saw it recently with the remake of Black Christmas and Silent Night, Deadly Night. I think I am just beyond the point of Christmas slashers (outside of Terrifier 3). I would much rather have a man hallucinating and seeing dangerous things while Santa handles business. It’s such an awesome idea, and the whole crew almost aced my entire list of greatness. The scenes that play out for a reason completely crushed me.
I am not a fan of animal death, but normally I can deal. However, it has been almost two years since I lost my friend for life. As I watched the scene, it broke me down. I often think about how he died alone. To me, the first scene was bad enough. There was no reason to show an animal suffering again, even if it was a flashback. That truly is the only thing I found that bothered me. I cried for hours thinking about my cat, who was also hit by a car right in front of our house. I don’t want to have to relive the worst night of my entire life.
In The End
I loved the film; it was different and a breath of fresh air, steering away from the comedic side. It hits hard and toys with your emotions. The film also showed me a descent into madness, which I definitely found interesting. Hallucinations are not fun, and sometimes they have a lot to say, making sure you listen. It’s pretty gnarly to hear and see things a lot. A Cold Season made my thought process go up and down. I am just a small voice, though, reverting back to a horrible situation. I could have done without showing a heartbreaking scene twice; I feel as if it didn’t fit.
However, this is horror, and there are no rules anymore. Everything is free game, and some are just cashing in. The crew of the film showed off a serious situation and turned it into a logical idea. I live for this genre, though, and I respect anyone making their dreams come true.
A Cold Season is set to release on November 10th, 2026.
