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The Advent Calendar 2021

★ 6.7395 votes104 min📅 2021-12-01

"Will you live until Christmas this year?"

Belgian horror-thriller *The Advent Calendar (2021)*, directed by Patrick Ridremont, weaves a chilling tale of fate and consequence wrapped in festive nostalgia.

Director: Patrick Ridremont

Cast

Eugénie Derouand
Eugénie Derouand
Eva
Honorine Magnier
Honorine Magnier
Sophie
Clément Olivieri
Clément Olivieri
William
Janis Abrikh
Janis Abrikh
Antoine
Cyril Garnier
Cyril Garnier
Boris
Vladimir Perrin
Vladimir Perrin
Thomas
Jérôme Paquatte
Jérôme Paquatte
John
Laura Presgurvic
Laura Presgurvic
Myriam
Isabelle Tanakil
Isabelle Tanakil
Agnès
Jean-François Garreaud
Jean-François Garreaud
Eva's Father

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Advent Calendar (2021) about?

A former dancer receives an antique advent calendar that unleashes real-life consequences with every window she opens. As she navigates a series of deadly surprises, she must decide whether to keep using it for a chance at walking again—even if it means sacrificing others.

Who directed The Advent Calendar?

The film was directed by Patrick Ridremont, known for crafting atmospheric horror-thrillers with psychological depth.

Who stars in The Advent Calendar?

The cast includes Eugénie Derouand as Eva, Honorine Magnier as Sophie, Clément Olivieri, Janis Abrikh, and Cyril Garnier in key roles.

Is The Advent Calendar (2021) worth watching?

For fans of slow-burn horror with a festive twist, *The Advent Calendar* delivers eerie tension and moral dilemmas. While unrated on IMDb, its unique premise and atmospheric direction make it a standout holiday horror experience.

How long is The Advent Calendar?

The film runs for 104 minutes.

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About The Advent Calendar (2021) — A Haunting Advent Calendar Christmas Horror

Belgian horror-thriller *The Advent Calendar (2021)*, directed by Patrick Ridremont, weaves a chilling tale of fate and consequence wrapped in festive nostalgia. At its center is Eva, a former dancer now confined to a wheelchair, who receives a mysterious antique advent calendar from her friend Sophie. Each window she opens unleashes an unexpected—and often deadly—repercussion in her life, as fortunes swing wildly between life and death. As Eva grapples with the calendar's sinister power, she faces an impossible choice: surrender to its horrors or risk everything for a chance to walk again, even if it means endangering those around her. With eerie visuals and psychological tension, the film turns holiday tradition into a terrifying ordeal.

Starring Eugénie Derouand as Eva, Honorine Magnier as Sophie, and Clément Olivieri in a supporting role, *The Advent Calendar* blends horror, thriller, and drama into a haunting Christmas nightmare. Ridremont crafts a story that explores themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the fragility of human existence, all while maintaining a relentless atmosphere of dread. Perfect for fans of slow-burn suspense with a festive twist, this film redefines holiday horror with every ticking window.