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Violent Night is a dark action-comedy holiday film where Christmas turns into chaos. On Christmas Eve, a team of heavily armed mercenaries invades the mansion of a wealthy family hoping to steal millions in cash. Unbeknownst to them, the only person capable of stopping them is Santa Claus himself — but not the jolly gift-giver you know. This Santa, played by David Harbour, is grizzled, battle-tested, and brutally effective. Armed with Christmas weaponry and lethal combat skills, he fights to save a young girl and her family. The movie blends intense action with festive humor, making it a unique Christmas film that’s both violent and heartwarming.

Action Comedy

Release Date: Theatrical: 2 December 2022, Streaming: 20 December 2022
Director: Tommy Wirkola
Genre: Action, Comedy
Duration: 1h 52m
Language: English
Starring: David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Alex Hassell, Alexis Louder, Beverly D’Angelo, Leah Brady
Box Office: $76.6 million worldwide
Where To Watch: Netflix, Amazon, Apple TV

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Violent Night follows a disillusioned Santa Claus who unexpectedly becomes the last hope for a wealthy family taken hostage on Christmas Eve. While delivering presents near their remote mansion, Santa encounters a ruthless squad of mercenaries who storm the house seeking $300 million hidden inside. With the family’s lives at stake, Santa unleashes his combat expertise — blending brutal violence with holiday-themed weaponry — to take down the criminals one by one. Along the way, he protects the youngest family member, Trudy, rekindling his Christmas spirit. The film combines action, dark comedy, and holiday motifs to offer a twisted yet entertaining take on the classic Christmas rescue tale. Directed by Tommy Wirkola, Violent Night balances gore, humor, and even emotional beats with explosive flair.

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What shocks everyone is that Santa doesn’t just hand out gifts — he massacres mercenaries with candy-cane-like spikes and sledgehammers, turning a cheerful legend into a brutal action hero no one expected.

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