Christmas Bloody Christmas

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Christmas Bloody Christmas

2022

1h 27m

Holiday

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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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.

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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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Bryce Hanson

Horror Movie Talk

It’s [not] a perfect film. The top half is talk-heavy. The lead character is somewhat annoying. [With] lots of neon light and oversaturated primary colors, much of the action is muddy and hard to discern...

Rated: 6/10

Sep 23, 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Michael C

I'm docking half a star because a very good character dies. I'm docking the other half a star because I'm tired of horror movies that end when the fight is over. Like at least show a quick snip of the aftermath. Like, the whole premise of this is that these Santas are all over the country. Delve into that a little after it's all over. There was such a a good back story and the creators just wasted it for no reason.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/23/25

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Melissa L

Once you got past the gratuitous sex and profanity, it wasn't half-bad. I would recommend it for the winter holidays.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/12/25

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Audience Member

Christmas Bloody Christmas is a horror movie that brings the old school horror feel of the 80s back to life. It’s a classic slasher flick with a killer Santa Claus wreaking havoc on an unsuspecting town. The movie is filled with suspense, jump scares, and plenty of gory moments that will keep you at the edge of your seat. So if you’re looking for something to get you back in the Christmas spirit in a twisted way, then this movie is definitely worth checking out!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/02/25

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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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