Silent Night (2023) is an action-thriller film directed by John Woo, marking his return to Hollywood after nearly two decades. The movie is especially notable for being a nearly dialogue-free action film, relying heavily on visual storytelling and intense action sequences to convey its narrative. This concept allows for a unique cinematic experience, with John Woo’s signature style of action being a focal point.

The film follows a father, played by Joel Kinnaman, who embarks on a relentless quest for revenge after his young son is tragically killed in a gang-related shooting on Christmas Eve. Severely injured during the incident, the father loses his ability to speak. Despite this, he goes on a mission to track down those responsible for his son’s death, utilizing violence and action to express his grief and desire for vengeance.

Without the use of dialogue, the movie relies heavily on visuals, emotions, and Woo’s stylized action to tell the story, making it an intense and unique action-revenge film.