A Santa Claus exhibiting signs of psychosis is apparently on his way this Christmas. Ignoring the perceived progressive agenda and unremarkable writing, Violent Night functions as a reasonably entertaining, darkly humorous action movie, taking cues from 1980s action series like Die Hard and Lethal Weapon. The film moves along at a good speed, delivers expected bursts of brutality, but doesn't possess much of th…

The film _Violent Night_ manages to rise above a predictable plot and less-than-stellar writing thanks to an abundance of over-the-top, messy violence that will satisfy those who enjoy horror and action. It remains a fun, bloody Christmas movie, complete with scenes of brutal holiday mayhem.

Violent Night delivers an intense Christmas action experience reminiscent of Die Hard, featuring a seriously tough Santa Claus! The film turned out exactly as I anticipated and was thoroughly enjoyable – wonderfully silly fun packed with brutal action and violence! It feels like a fresh Christmas tradition in the making. This is one to watch with friends who appreciate both laughter and reactions to the graphic de…

The character of "Santa" (David Harbour) finds himself losing enthusiasm for Christmas. He’s grown weary of distributing presents to children raised in a culture he views as ungrateful and disposable, and has turned to alcohol. One night while leaving Bristol, he drunkenly crashes his sleigh far away, landing at the estate of the wealthy but deeply troubled "Lightstone" family. This group is controlled by their matri…

This year’s “Violent Night” proved to be an unexpected highlight, quickly establishing itself as a modern Christmas favorite. David Harbour gives a fantastic performance portraying a surprisingly ferocious and intense Santa Claus who still manages to convey heartwarming sentiments. The action scenes are filled with realistically brutal stunts, fully utilizing the film's R rating to showcase a significant amount of…