*This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!*
“That night still haunts me…”
It’s a Wonderful Knife released in theaters on November 10th 2023. The slasher-horror film stars Jane Widdop, Jessica McLeod, Joel McHale, Katharine Isabelle, and Justin Long. It runs for approximately an hour and twenty-seven minutes.
One year after saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie wishes that she was never born, bringing her into an alternate reality where the killer has returned and her family doesn’t remember who she is.
Here is the trailer:
It’s a Wonderful Knife is utterly charming with some inventive kills and a cast worth cheering for. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…
The Pros:
This cast KILLED it!
OK, Justin Long can do no wrong for me and he was bonkers and brilliant in this one! I was super excited to see Katharine Isabelle and Joel McHale in this one too and thought they both did a great job.
Our main two leads had fantastic chemistry together, making the heartfelt moments of this film a lot more believable.
Solid balance of brutal kills and heartwarming moments.
This is a holiday film after all…
The kills delivered for the most part. I just wish there were more of them, but you’ll get some bloody moments to enjoy. I personally think the opening scene featured the best ones.
I really liked the development of characters and friendship here and appreciated the heartwarming moments, reminding me of films like Happy Death Day and Freaky while still channeling It’s a Wonderful Life in a clever way.
The Cons:
A few pacing issues and some odd choices with dialogue…
This film was on the shorter side, but I thought it needed a severe energy boost in the middle of it. There were some scenes between characters that could have been cut out and while I did find myself laughing out loud at some things (Katharine Isabelle mostly), some of the dialogue felt like it was used to over-explain things to the audience, which felt odd and forced.
As I mentioned earlier, I also wanted some more kills in this one since it is coded as a slasher…
So am I in or out?
I’m in!!!
It’s a Wonderful Knife is bloody charming with a few killer twists thrown in, making this a fun B-movie slasher that is worthy of your time.
I thoroughly enjoyed my watch and will be adding this one to my yearly holiday horror list for sure!
Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
IN THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS, HER NIGHT FROM HELL HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN…
After working the night shift, Ashley becomes entangled in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with a local street gang, forcing her to come up with a plan to survive the night by turning the tables on them.
Ashley must fight for her life and take them out one by one if she wants to make it to morning…
My young adult revenge thriller comes out November 30th 2023! I hope you enjoy!
Make it Through the Night is available here!
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