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Slay bells ring
An unknown assailant spikes a family's Christmas punch with a military-grade drug, leaving them fighting to survive the night.
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Secret Santa
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圣诞老人的秘密, Moș Crăciunul secret
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Theatrical limited
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UK18
Theatrical
18 Dec 2018
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Digital
03 Dec 2018
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UK18
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12 Nov 2018
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UK18
29 Nov 2019
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Germany18
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Germany
29 Nov 2019
- Physical18
UK
03 Mar 2018
- Theatrical limited18
12 Nov 2018
- Physical18
03 Dec 2018
- Digital18
USA
18 Dec 2018
- Theatrical
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"You tried to kill me, you Robert Redfordy piece of shit!"
A wealthy family meets for the annual Christmas party at the matriarch of the clan's house. None of them seem to like each other much, but it's tradition. One thing they all seem to have in common is their opinion of the Christmas punch. Something doesn't taste right, but they drink it anyway. What they don't know is that someone spiked the punch with a military-grade drug that turns those who ingest it into crazed homicidal lunatics.
In the first fifteen minutes or so, all I could think was how this film tries way too hard to be funny, and while it succeeds a few times, it mostly fell…
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As good as it gets for 'so bad it's good' B-movie comedy horror. It's absurd dumb comedy with lots of cursing but if you're into that this is some of the funniest shit you'll see this holiday.
The first half was an excellent mix of comedy and family drama, made me think of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (just dumber). The scene where all hell breaks loose was my favorite by far. After that it wasn't as good but there's still some hilarious moments throughout that make it worthwhile.
The horror is the least interesting aspect of the movie but it was still decent and I like that it isn't just a slasher, there's another element involved. The CGI blood is…
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❄️Daily Horror Hunt #30 (Dec. 2020)❄️
[16] Watch a horror featuring nasty senior citizens.Well this was the first Christmas film I've seen where a decapitated head gets skull fucked after being chopped off with a shovel... so yeah... take that Miracle on 34th Street! Eat your heart out Grinch! Christmas Story, more like Christmas Bore-y!
Man, what a total fuckin' madhouse of a movie! From Adam Marcus, the director of Jason Goes to Hell comes this family get together... from hell, pitting brother against brother, sister against sister, and everyone against mother, in a cataclysm of holly-jolly violence and gore. A surprisingly well done slice of horror comedy that was, y'know, actually funny and isn't afraid to go incredibly dark in tone. Dysfunctional family awkwardness to the MAX, I love it!
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From the director of Jason Goes to Hell! And that’s really not something I expected to say about a movie given his career post-F13, but this was pretty fun!
I was expecting a slasher based off the poster I guess, but it’s actually a horror comedy about a terrible family who gets poisoned by something in the holiday punch that makes everyone go crazy.
The characters are so awful that it’s fun watching them go after each other. The mother and aunt are both just the epitome of nip and tuck and I loved them. They were terrible but funny! And there’s an adorable gay couple in this too!
It’s all very low budget and some of the acting is not good so don’t go in expecting a big budget movie or anything as thoroughly bonkers and 90’s as JGtH and you should have a decent time!
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“IF YOU GIVE AS GOOD AS YOU GET THAT MAKES ME HARD”
“SHE USED TO HAVE A DICK”
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Secret Santa (2018)
#SlasherSaturday selection committee
(This -2018- Is my pick for Dec 21 2024)TITLE CHALLENGE
Secret Santa 2015 vs Secret Santa 2018
(WINNER by a hair)You don't f**k with the caterers !
THE MENU meets SILENT NIGHT (2021), but expect far less star-studded presence/presents and correspondingly less acting chops.I guess this is more of a Festivus film with the airing of grievances...
A slasher mystery crossed with the amateur terror premise of everyone going crazy in a cabin.
Realism represent: Dysfunctional family dynamics on point.
Expertise level: a few years out of film school, with access to a decent helpful cast and crew, but still low on funding
(Edit: well the guy directed Jason Goes to Hell so that's clearly not the case, lol... so good throwback / early career vibes?) -
Take You’re Next - set it on fire and then flush it down the most demented, low budget toilet… and you’ll get this bizarre fucking ride. I’m serious, chaos is just not a strong enough word.
I’m not recommending the film, but maybe have some drinks or do some drugs and throw it on for fun anyway.
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"Your parents named you Penny because it's what they thought you were worth!"
–damn that's low
I knew something was off after seeing them all clapping for a damn Turkey. I've been to plenty of family gatherings (no matter the race) and I have NEVER seen that shit before until now.
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Secret Santa (2018) is currently available on Tubi. The storyline follows a fractured family coming together for Christmas dinner. When they begin to act on their deepest impulses, a tense holiday meal spirals into chaos.
Directed by Adam Marcus (Jason Goes to Hell), the film stars Michael Rady (The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants), Drew Lynch (Drew Lynch: Did I Stutter), Debra Sullivan (Let It Snow), and Michelle Renee Allaire (Swipe Left).
I enjoyed this way more than I expected. While the cinematography, acting, and dialogue are inconsistent, the film truly takes off after “the fork” scene. The hilarious kitchen table banter, especially the bickering between the mom and aunt, added a lot of humor. The inclusion of wild incest elements and over-the-top, gory kills makes it stand out.
In conclusion, Secret Santa could have been executed better, but it remains entertaining for what it is. I’d score it a 5.5/10 and recommend it with the right expectations.
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I know all about big family holiday gatherings, and this movie almost gets it right. The script is hilarious and totally politically incorrect. On the other hand, the CGI blood is distractingly bad which is weird because there are practical effects too and they’re just fine.
It’s chaotic and fun at times but it’s like watching a wrestling match that won’t end.
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Man this was even more fun on 2nd watch! A super toxic family get together for Christmas dinner for what should be a night of awkward interactions, forced laughter, aggressive side eyeing, and good food. Unbeknownst to the family, someone has spiked the punch with some sort of drug that makes them all go ape shit on eachother.
It's brutal, darkly comedic, cruel, offensive, sleazy, bloody, chaotic, festive, and mean spirited as fuck. I love it!!
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I liked the part where they killed the writer of Texas Chainsaw 3D, deserved