John Woo’s ‘Silent Night’ Finally Sets Theatrical Release Date

John Woo is finally slated to make his return to American cinemas with Silent Night, which will mark the acclaimed Hong Kong filmmaker’s first Hollywood project in two decades. Fans won’t have to wait much longer to catch the action film, as distributor, Lionsgate, has dated Silent Night for a December 1 theatrical release. Silent Night will follow a tormented father (Joel Kinnaman) who witnesses his young son die when caught in a gang’s crossfire on Christmas Eve, according to a synopsis from the studio. While recovering from a wound that costs him his voice, Kinnaman makes vengeance his life’s mission and embarks on a punishing training regimen in order to avenge his son’s death.