Summary

  • Silent Night's title is a clever play on the Christmas carol, but it also symbolizes the loss of voice and communication as characters take the "exit pills" and face their deaths silently.
  • The gas in the film is never officially named, but it manifests as a supernatural superstorm and affects the nervous system like other deadly gases. Its effects are delayed and different from known nerve agents, suggesting it may be a modified version of sulfur mustard.
  • While Silent Night is presented as a Christmas movie, it delves into themes of misinformation, fearmongering, and the importance of courage in the face of a government and society that may be misleading its people.