“We shot it both ways: One where he died, and one where he wakes up.
“You grow up, and you learn fear.
You learn how difficult things are, so you basically become obsolete.

‘Silent Night’ ending explained.Robert Viglasky/RLJE films
In your fear, you wall yourself up and thenjustbecome afraid.
You’ll believe that we’re all done for.
But, as the film’s ending proves, it’s too little, too late.

Roman Griffin Davis in ‘Silent Night’.Robert Viglasky/RLJE films
Silent Nightis now playing in limited release and streaming on AMC+.
Read EW’s full Q&A with Knightleyhere.
Hear more on all of this week’s must-see picksin EW’sWhat to Watchpodcast, hosted by Gerrad Hall.