The Apology

Darlene Hagen is a recovering alcoholic who plans to host a Christmas gathering for her family two decades after her daughter vanished. The holiday preparations are interrupted when an estranged relative arrives unexpectedly, bringing nostalgic gifts and a significant secret. As a severe storm traps the characters, the tension escalates into a violent conflict driven by the desire for revenge.

This horror thriller was written and directed by Alison Locke. The film features Anna Gunn in the lead role as Darlene, appearing alongside Linus Roache, Janeane Garofalo, and Mary Leeholland. Produced by Company X in the United States, the movie has a runtime of 91 minutes and involved a credited crew of 81 people.

Audience reception for the film is mixed. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.2/10 based on 3,100 votes, while on TMDB it has a score of 5.8/10 from 87 votes. These viewer scores are slightly lower than the rating from film critics, who gave the movie a 6/10 across 22 reviews.