The Killing Tree

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The Killing Tree

2022

1h 12m

Horror

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6 Reviews

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On Christmas Eve, a scorned widow casts an ancient spell to resurrect her executed husband. However, when the spell goes wrong, the husband is brought back as an evil Christmas tree, hell-bent on getting revenge on the one who caused his execution.

Josh Bell

Crooked Marquee

12/14/2022

C

Undermines the horror with a cop-out ending that turns the movie into a glum meditation on grief.

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Amanda Mazzillo

Film Inquiry

11/17/2022

The Killing Tree had the potential to be an over-the-top Holiday horror classic, but the practical effects moments are overshadowed by bad CGI and a lack of creative kills utilizing the unique elements of a faux Christmas tree come to life.

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Joel Fisher

Battle Royale With Cheese

11/03/2022

On paper The Killing Tree sounds like a great idea, but in reality it should have been made by more experienced filmmakers to release its full potential.

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Daniel M. Kimmel

North Shore Movies

11/02/2022

1.5/5

As if the British haven’t had enough troubles this year, the English-made THE KILLING TREE breaks new ground, so to speak, in having a decorated Christmas tree become inhabited by an executed killer.

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Matt Donato

IGN Movies

11/01/2022

6/10

The Killing Tree decks the halls with holiday horror absurdity that hits the expected highs and lows of a killer Christmas tree slasher.

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

10/29/2022

D

Tree activity almost becomes an afterthought for the feature, which is certain to gift disappointment to anyone electing to spend time with a seriously unadventurous endeavor.

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Carter M

@RT13592961 2d

This movie has some of the best visual effects, acting, and scares of any movie ever! Hollywood WISHES they could write such a masterpiece!!! This movie will make you become a whole new person, I promise you.

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Martin M

@RT74744987 04/03/2025

The lead actress, and the guy who plays the villain as a human and provides the voice of the tree, are okay. But otherwise, I have to rate this film as a disaster. I would only recommend watching it to Catholics who want to do penance for something!!

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d m

@RT02542716 09/26/2024

#Recommended 4/10

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Chloe A

@RT04236327 03/25/2024

A complete waste of time...

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Synopsis

On Christmas Eve, a scorned widow casts an ancient spell to resurrect her executed husband. However, when the spell goes wrong, the husband is brought back as an evil Christmas tree, hell-bent on getting revenge on the one who caused his execution.

Director: Rhys Frake-Waterfield
Producer: Rhys Frake-Waterfield, Scott Jeffrey
Screenwriter: Craig McLearie
Production Co: Dark Abyss Productions
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 12m

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