12/12/12

A ritualistic countdown to doom wrapped in apocalyptic horror that taps into end-times paranoia with a devilish twist.

• Embraces the “born under a cursed date” trope with a literal hellspawn at its center, feeding into dread around fateful numerology and prophecy.
• Leaning heavily on atmosphere over subtlety, it delivers a slow-burn malaise that fans of supernatural curses might appreciate.
• Practical effects and gore aren’t lavish, but the film’s earnestness captures that early 2010s direct-to-DVD occult vibe.
• Not for those craving narrative finesse or fresh scares, but a curious artifact for viewers tracking horror’s obsession with calendar-based doom and demonic infants.