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"Silent Night, Deadly Night" is a formidable film that could have been released without needing to be promoted as a remake of the 1984 classic of the same name. This new film only shares names and a few scenes reminiscent of the 80s classic. Rohan Campbell delivers a masterful performance as Billy, a killer who makes it his mission to eliminate detestable humans from the world. Ruby Modine, for her part, is an incredible actress portraying an unusual character within the slasher subgenre, and her natural chemistry with Campbell is noteworthy. David Lawrence Brown gives a magnificent performance as a charismatic character, Mark Acheson, in a primarily voice role, manages to be funny and endearing as Charlie, and David Tomlinson is good in his portrayal of his odious character. The script manages to be refreshing within the slasher subgenre, presenting a killer with an innovative motive and an unusual romantic interest. The cinematography, along with the filming locations, creates a wonderful Christmas atmosphere that accentuates the horror and suspense in key scenes. The editing is well done, incorporating scenes reminiscent of retro horror films in the opening typography, as well as tributes to grindhouse movie trailers. Also noteworthy are the scenes that pay homage to other slasher films like "My Bloody Valentine," "The Burning," and the end credits, which echo those of "Madman". Mike P. Nelson's work as director is top-notch, demonstrating a keen eye for horror and thrillers. "Silent Night, Deadly Night" presents a new story brimming with social and political commentary.

While "Wicked: For Good" is a decent film, it falls far short of its predecessor. This sequel maintains an incredible level of production, with majestic sets reminiscent of animated fairy tales, which, combined with the cinematography, create a theatrical feel and pay homage to 1930s musicals. The acting is tremendous, as are the vocal performances. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande shine as a frenetic friend-enemy duo, conveying pure joy with their voices during the musical numbers. Jonathan Bailey also has exceptional chemistry with both actresses. Jeff Goldblum is wonderful in his dual role, Michelle Yeoh, with her acting experience, is superb as the villain, Ethan Slater delivers a marvelous performance, torn between kindness and hatred, and Marissa Bode masterfully portrays her tender yet bitter character. The musical numbers are quite weak in this sequel, proving rather unappealing, though well-performed by the cast's voices. Only "As Long as You're Mine" manages to be excellent. It's also worth noting that the choreography is rather simplistic. "Wicked: For Good" is a good film, but inferior to its predecessor. Like its characters, who possess dual personalities, this sequel is a mixed bag: good and not so good.

"Predator: Badlands" is an extraordinary film whose script breaks with convention within the "Predator" saga, and even includes nods to the "Alien" series. The aforementioned script tells a story of friendship and family involving extraterrestrials and a synthetic human, captivating the audience with its realism. The predator character realistically represents the man trying to prove his worth in society and within the family; the synthetic human embodies the woman fighting for her rights; the extraterrestrial creature that joins them represents the dignity of animals-all told from an emotional and ironically human perspective. The cast delivers masterful performances. Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi is incredible as Dek, giving a performance brimming with emotion. Elle Fanning, for her part, gives a first-rate performance, demonstrating that she is one of the most versatile young actresses. Her portrayal of Thia is tender, comical, fierce, and very sentimental, while her second character, Tessa, is the complete opposite: cold, detestable, and cruel. Fanning shines in her dual role. Dan Trachtenberg once again impresses as a director. His work is masterful and evident on screen in every scene. He perfectly captures the essence of the script and ingeniously blends action and science fiction. The cinematography is excellent, making the most of the filming locations to capture incredible visuals, along with magnificent and dynamic camera movements. The costume design is superb, transporting the viewer to another world. The digital special effects are well done and stand out on screen. "Predator: Badlands" is a film that stands out with its script about coexistence and with the acting duo between Schuster-Koloamatangi and Fanning.