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 Damien LeVeck's second film, “A Creature Was Stirring,” presents a marked change from his debut, “The Cleansing Hour.” In the latter, LeVeck exhibits impeccable instincts, crafting a polished and chilling exorcism thriller that stands out as one of Shudder's standout original releases of 2020. The same finesse doesn't carry over to "A Creature Was Stirring," however, as it ambitiously explores various subgenres with a scattershot approach. While LeVeck's bravery is evident through the risks he takes, the film's overall lack of coherence works against him. In this dark Christmas-themed horror, Chrissy Metz takes on the role of Faith, a seemingly single mother, holed up with her daughter Charm (Annalize Basso) during a deadly blizzard. The narrative introduces intriguing elements, such as Charm's mysterious affliction and Faith's disturbing past linked to drug addiction. Faith's bedroom serves as a makeshift laboratory, displaying her nursing ex...