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Violent Night

R

Released Dec 2, 2022

1h 52m

Holiday

Action

Comedy

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Audience Score

2,500+ Verified Ratings

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 (David Harbour, Black Widow, Stranger Things series) is on the grounds, and he's about to show why this Nick is no saint.

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Critics Consensus

Violent Night isn't as wildly entertaining as its concept might suggest, but for those seeking harder-edged holiday fare, it may be a ho-ho-whole lot of fun.

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Audience Says

It could have taken its cool concept even further, but Violent Night is still a funny, gory good time -- and David Harbour is terrific as a Santa you won't want to mess with.

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

It’s like attending a party where no two guests are on sufficiently good terms to manage even 20 minutes of civilised conversation. “Perfect for Christmas Day then,” I hear you say. Too cynical.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 10, 2022

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

112 minutes of your life rather than a day, which is a small gift...

Rated: 2/5

Dec 9, 2022

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Megan Garber

The Atlantic

Violent Night offers up a timely amalgam: It is torture porn that is also a morality play.

Dec 7, 2022

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Mini Anthikad-Chhibber

The Hindu

A mean-spirited film with nothing to redeem.

Oct 4, 2023

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Prabhjot Bains

Tilt Magazine

It’s brimming with both warmth and cynicism, cementing a Santa perfectly attuned to the times and emblematic of the joy and anguish that pervades this time of year... a new Christmas classic.

Aug 6, 2023

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Manuel São Bento

FirstShowing.net

Violent Night is one of the biggest surprises of the year, instantly becoming a contemporary Christmas classic! David Harbour expertly embodies a shockingly brutal, savage version of Santa Claus that somehow still delivers lovely messages.

Rated: A-

Jul 25, 2023

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James R

St Nicholas at a different level!! fun movie!!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/31/23

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The Ron

This is funny and violent take on a Christmas movie. I loved it, and it's homage to Home Alone was awesome! Not a kids movie for sure.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/28/23

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KJC

Love it! Love it! Love it! And will own it too to watch over & over again every holiday season.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/27/23

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Robert

Santa Clause kicking butt in the most gruesome and graphic of ways possible. The entire movie is silly but on purpose for it's comedic effect. Watch this if you love dumb, stupid, and fun violence.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/28/23

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Gigi

Absolutely fantastic film! My new favorite Christmas movie in a while!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/11/23

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Ruby B

It was meh - Christmas meets cheesy action movie. Overall, there was a heartfelt message at the end, in true Christmas fashion.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/25/23

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Tommy Wirkola

Director

David Harbour

Santa Claus

John Leguizamo

Scrooge

Alex Hassell

Jason Lightstone

Alexis Louder

Linda

Edi Patterson

Alva Lightstone

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Violent Night: Official Clip - Santa at the Bar

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Violent Night: Official Clip - Santa vs. Mr. Scrooge

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Violent Night: Official Clip - Santa's Sledgehammer

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Violent Night: Official Clip - Santa vs. the Kill Squad

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Violent Night: Official Clip - Death By Christmas Ornament

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Synopsis

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 (David Harbour, Black Widow, Stranger Things series) is on the grounds, and he's about to show why this Nick is no saint.

Director: Tommy Wirkola
Producer: Kelly McCormick, David Leitch, Guy Danella
Screenwriter: Pat Casey, Josh Miller
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: 87North
Rating: R (Some Sexual References|Language Throughout|Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre: Holiday, Action, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 2, 2022, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 20, 2022
Box Office (Gross USA): $50.1M
Runtime: 1h 52m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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