
Dial Code Santa Claus
When the world of childhood encounters that of horror.
Directed by René Manzor
Produced by Garance Films, L.M. Productions
A dark, paranoia-soaked thriller that weaponizes Christmas and childhood innocence against a young protagonist hunted by a killer masquerading as Santa Claus.
Thomas de Frémont, a precocious child obsessed with action films, sets himself up for a terrifying Christmas Eve after he unwittingly makes contact with a deranged psychopath who claims he's Santa Claus.
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Is Dial Code Santa Claus scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of films.
Is Dial Code Santa Claus easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is Dial Code Santa Claus violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Does Dial Code Santa Claus end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Dial Code Santa Claus sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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