
Santa's Slay
He's making a list... pray you're not on it.
Directed by David Steiman
Produced by Lions Gate Films, RAT Entertainment
A darkly comedic slasher that weaponizes Christmas iconography by revealing Santa as a demon on a killing spree, blending holiday nostalgia with horror-comedy irreverence.
Santa Claus is actually a demon who lost a bet with an angel, so he became the giver of toys and happiness. But this year the bet is off, and Santa is about to return to his evil ways.
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Is Santa's Slay violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Does Santa's Slay end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Santa's Slay scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is Santa's Slay sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is Santa's Slay easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
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