Silent Night: Release Date, Cast, And More

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Family movies are an essential part of the holiday season – their warm glow works wonders for lifting spirits. But do they ever feel a little... too optimistic? Wouldn't it be nice to have a holiday movie with a tad more nihilism? Well, whether you want it or not, "Silent Night" is mixing merriment with the apocalypse when it arrives in theaters later this year. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming release!

"Silent Night" follows a group of extended family and old friends, reuniting for the holiday season. Their Christmas dinner quickly derails into very uncomfortable territory, but not for the reasons you may assume. In addition to typical family tensions, this year is marked by the end of humanity and life as they know it. A toxic cloud of lethal poison is sweeping the planet, set to reach their current safe haven around midnight on December 26. There's nothing left to do but keep their typical British stiff upper lips in place, drink as much as possible and feast while they still can — because in a matter of hours, they'll all be dead. The boozy apocalypse film mixes holiday cheer with a healthy dose of doom, blending drama and comedy as the family approaches their end.

"Silent Night" is the feature writing and directorial debut of Camille Griffin, who has previously helmed a number of short films, including "Vincent" and "A Weekend With Eva." Music for the film comes from award-winning composer Lorne Balfe, known for his work on "Gemini Man," "Black Widow," and the upcoming "Mission Impossible 7." The film is executive produced by director Matthew Vaughn ("Kingsman: The Secret Service"), producer Celine Rattray ("The Kids Are All Right"), and director Trudie Styler ("Freak Show").