There has been much debate over whether the classic film Die Hard is a Christmas movie or not. And now, it looks like we'll be getting another movie that joins the debate.
Violent Night is an upcoming movie that gives a different take on who Santa Clause is. But take heed-- even though the film has its own Santa, it's not all jolly and cheer. Its title alone explains what to expect from the film.
The film is directed by Tommy Wirkola and written by Josh Miller and Pat Casey. This dark comedy will give you a different side of St. Nick.
Here's what we know about Violent Night so far:
When Will Violent Night Be in Theaters?
The release date of Violent Night has been revealed at its premiere at the New York Comic Con last October 7, 2022. According to the announcement, the film will be released in theaters nationwide on Friday, December 2, 2022.
Will Violent Night Be On Netflix?
As mentioned, Violent Night will be released in theaters this December. But will it be available to stream right away?
As of this writing, the only confirmation that has been announced is that the movie will have a theatrical release. There is no streaming platform that will release the movie on its premiere day.
But it's possible that Violent Night will be available for streaming 45 days after the film comes out in theaters. This is usually what Universal Pictures does with its titles.
If this is the case, Violent Night could be available on Peacock by January 16, 2023. But we will have to wait for an official announcement.
What Is Violent Night About?
Even though Violent Night can be considered a Christmas movie, it's not the age-old Santa Clause we know from our childhood. In fact, Violent Night is a movie that's not for kids. The movie has received an R rating so it's not something you should let young kids watch.
Violent Night gives us a Santa Clause that knows how to kick ass and blows the naughty guys up. In the movie, Santa (played by David Harbour) is on his way to drop off gifts to those on his nice list when he receives a call from a little girl being held captive by a bunch of thieves headed by John Leguizamo.
Santa arrives at the girl's house and is attacked by the goons on his naughty list. It is up to Santa to rescue the little girl and help the family in the process.
Who Is Part of Violent Night Cast?
Violent Night boasts of a star-studded cast with David Harbour starring as St. Nick. This is a fresh take on Harbour as he steps out of his role as Jim Hopper from the hit Netflix series, Stranger Things.
Joining him in Violent Night are:
- John Leguizamo (as Ben)
- Beverly D'Angelo (as Gertrude)
- Alex Hassell (as Skyler)
- Alexis Louder (as Margie Matthews)
- Cam Gigandet
- Edi Patterson
- André Eriksen
Is There a Violent Night Trailer Online?
It's been a long wait but we finally have the official trailer of Violent Night. You can watch it here:
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