"Ebenezer": More ghosts, less Christmas spirit

The latest adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," titled "Ebenezer - A Christmas Tale," features Johnny Depp as Scrooge and is directed by Ti West. This version emphasizes the darker aspects of the original story, portraying a supernatural horror narrative set against the backdrop of Victorian England's social inequalities. While Depp's performance is commendable, the film leans heavily into horror, making all the ghosts terrifying, which diverges from Dickens' original intent of balancing fear with festive cheer. Consequently, the film may appeal more to horror fans than to families during the holiday season.