Violent Night

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Theatrical - Wide 2022-12-02

Cast David Harbour John Leguizamo Beverly D'Angelo
Directed by Tommy Wirkola

Genres: Action Comedy

Synopsis

A team of elite mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage. But the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus (Harbour) is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.

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