Movie

Violent Night

2022 · 112 min

A gleefully brutal, funny thrill ride that mixes holiday cheer with over-the-top action and gore.

Tagline: You better watch out.
Overview: When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.
How it feels: Dark, campy, satirical and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Violence, family, redemption, greed
Content: Strong violence, gore and language. Mild sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
campystrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: violence
family
redemption
greed
survival
Places: single country house
suburbs
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore strong
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild