A Christmas Horror Story

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A Christmas Horror Story (2015)
Runtime:99 minutes
Country:Canada
Writers:
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(written by)
(uncredited)
Production companies:
(presents)
(Telefilm Canada) (produced with the participation of)
(produced in association with)
Plots:
Interwoven stories that take place on Christmas Eve, as told by one festive radio host: A family brings home more than a Christmas tree, a student documentary becomes a living nightmare, a Christmas spirit terrorizes, Santa slays evil.
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Four tales of Yuletide terror are told in . In the town of Bailey Downs, Dangerous Dan () speaks on the radio, as the town prepares for Christmas Eve. Teenager Molly () and her friends explore a school, where a crucifix-style murder happened the year before, and encounter some supernatural activity.  Meanwhile, Molly’s friend Caprice () goes on a family outing and encounters the evil Christmas demon Krampus (). Elsewhere, police officer Scott and his family break into private property to cut down a Christmas Tree, which results in something strange happening to his son Will.  Finally, up at the North Pole, Santa Claus () has to fight off zombie elves.

Christmas is traditionally meant to be a very jolly holiday and it isn’t often when the season is associated with the horror genre.  In a similar vein to previous Christmas horror films, such as Black Christmas and Silent Night, Deadly Night, A Christmas Horror Story is probably going to press some buttons for its dark and violent depiction of the holiday, with the story mostly likely to offend being the very religious-themed ghost story in the school.

Like many horror anthologies, A Christmas Horror Story is a little bit uneven, with some of the stories coming off better than others.  The best (and goriest) story of the bunch is Santa, played wonderfully by character actor George Buza, fighting off against undead elves. Other standouts in the film include the Krampus story and the framing device featuring William Shatner’s Christmas Eve DJ. The film has a format similar to Michael Dougherty’s Trick ‘r Treat, in how the plot switches back and forth between the stories as the night progresses. Ultimately, A Christmas Horror Story is a fun tale of Yuletide terror.

 ★ ★ ★ ★ | LIKED IT 



Screenings:

  • Wed, Aug 5, 7:30 PM – J.A. De Seve Theatre
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