Santa's Slay
Seen it?2005 | 85 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With mixed reviews and a lukewarm 5.5 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Trick 'r Treat or Gremlins, start here.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesBelow par
5.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 71K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Steiman
- Bill GoldbergSanta
- Douglas SmithNicolas Yuleson
- Emilie de RavinMary 'Mac' Mackenzie
- Robert CulpGrandpa
- Dave ThomasPastor Timmons
- Saul RubinekMr. Green
- Rebecca GayheartGwen Mason
- Chris KattanJason Mason
- Fran DrescherVirginia Mason
- James CaanDarren Mason