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Perhaps it isn't quite as much fun as a movie about a murderous robot Santa ought to be, but for fans of holiday horror, Christmas Bloody Christmas is still a gift.

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Anton Bitel Little White Lies a young independent woman’s nightmare (of patriarchy) before Christmas. Dec 13, 2022 Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com This is a gruesome slice of holiday cruelty that knows exactly what it is and doesn’t try to be anything else, and that’s exactly as it should be. Rated: 3/4 Dec 12, 2022 Full Review Noel Murray Los Angeles Times The overall vibe here ends up being less “good dirty fun” than “foul-mouthed teenager trying to look cool.” Dec 9, 2022 Full Review Brian Bisesi Horror Movie Club Podcast The film’s first act is soured by its insufferable dialogue. But in the rest of the film, Begos’s chaotic tendencies are channeled into sleek, stylish action that feels more focused than any of his prior work without feeling any less kinetic. Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 2, 2025 Full Review Hector A. Gonzalez Loud and Clear Reviews While Christmas Bloody Christmas doesn’t come close to reinventing the Holiday horror film subgenre, it does deliver delightful exploitation cinema-like kills and stylistic tendencies. Rated: 3/5 Jan 4, 2024 Full Review Kevin Carr Fat Guys at the Movies I appreciate the attention to horror movie detail and the Terminator-like stamina of the villain. It’s got some warts, but it’s a bonkers Christmas horror movie... in a good way. Rated: 2.5/4 Mar 11, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

Chris M It was pretty lame but I wasn’t there to see a movie with a plot. I’m a local from Placerville. I was curious about the local footage. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/21/22 Full Review SHERRY I didn't care for it. It had too much cussing, way too much talking before the action or killing started. I wanted to get my money back after the first 5 minutes. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/18/22 Full Review Cole Thompson A fun Christmas slasher movie that doesn't try to be anything else. I loved every minute! Saw it in theaters and immediately subscribed to Shudder and watching it again!!! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/10/22 Full Review Priscilla C badass chick meets terminator santa...hahahahaha...entire town populated w/ long-haired, NOT young, NOT nubile, metal heads which is a hoot PLUS i'll watch anything w/ jeremy gardner because he shows up in and supports whack independent horror films Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/29/24 Full Review Mark J This is just a standard slasher at Christmas movie with no particular stand out feature. Didn’t really develop a plot, had an annoyingly slow start and the kills weren’t that fun. Too many fake out “deaths” at the end. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 12/27/24 Full Review Audience Member the beginning dialogue wasn't good at all, but once the movie picked up the pace and got to the point, i was shocked how good it became. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/16/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis It's Christmas Eve and fiery record store owner Tori Tooms just wants to get drunk and party, until the robotic Santa Claus at a nearby toy store goes haywire and makes her night more than a little complicated. Santa Claus begins a rampant killing spree through the neon drenched snowscape against a backdrop of drugs, sex, metal and violence, ultimately forcing Tori into a blood splattered battle for survival against the ruthless heavy metal Saint Nick himself.

Director

Joe Begos

Producer

Joe Begos, Josh Ethier

Screenwriter

Joe Begos

Distributor

Shudder / RLJE Films

Production Co

Channel 83 Films

Genre

Holiday, Horror, Mystery & Thriller

Original Language

English

Release Date (Theaters)

Dec 9, 2022, Limited

Release Date (Streaming)

Dec 9, 2022

Box Office (Gross USA)

$251.6K

Runtime

1h 27m

Aspect Ratio

Scope (2.35:1)

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