Just released on DVD in the UK by Metrodome this Dutch horror comes across as a mash up of Halloween and Bad Santa.
In 1968 young Goert witnesses the slaughter of his entire family by a mysterious group led by the red robed, white bearded St Nicholas.
Fast forward 42 years and Goert is a police officer who attempts to warn his bosses of the coming atrocities. He has learned that St Nicholas strikes when there is a full Moon on December 5th.
Meanwhile a group of teens prepare to celebrate and unwittingly encounter the evil Santa and his helpers.
Not being familiar with the tradition of St Nicholas and Black Peter I struggled to comprehend what was going on (apart from the obvious killing spree) but there are enjoyable scenes in this movie. While dressed as St Nicholas the gormless Frank happens across the man himself and a brilliant fight / escape scene ensues where Frank, fuelled by panic, manages to fend off the ghouls.
It's all very silly but good fun in parts and works well as an alternative Christmas movie.
Ric's Rating: 63%
I'm positively sure I wouldn't enjoy the film :) but I do love the colours in the poster.
ReplyDeleteYep it's a cool poster Dez.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if this will be out in the States before Christmas. I'll have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteI saw it a couple of weeks ago, and really enjoyed it. Probably a bit more than you did. It was silly, but sooo much fun.
ReplyDeleteI found a USA video on demand release date of 18th December 2011 for this Matt.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun George just nothing special.