Santastein (2024)
A holiday horror-comedy that asks: what happens when you bring Santa back from the dead as a monster?
Santastein - Movie Information
- Original Title: Santastein
- Release Year: 2024
- Directed by: Manuel Camilion, Benjamin Edelman
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Horror, Comedy, Fantasy
- Age Rating (US): NR
- Runtime: 1h 28m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): November 25, 2024 (Denmark)
- Alternative Titles: Santastein! (US)
- Production Companies: Imaginex Movies, Cameraman Films
- Production Countries: United States of America
Santastein - Plot
When Max Causey was six, he accidentally killed Santa. 12 years later, Max rectifies his mistake by resurrecting him, but soon realizes the creature he created is a bloodthirsty killer and it's headed right to his friend's Christmas party.
Santastein - Trailer
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Jolly Folly Holiday Rampage
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Santastein - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Manuel Camilion
- Benjamin Edelman
Main Cast
- Jared Korotkin
- Ophelia Rivera
- Michael Vitovich
- Kaylie Heyner
- Damien Edwards
- Heather Fisch
- Fernando Morales
- Leo Pereira
- Claire Veater
- Maisy Kay
Writers
- Benjamin Edelman
- Manuel Camilion
Producers
- Fernanda Lamuño
- Natalie Veater
- Leo Pereira
- Vasisth Sukul
Santastein - FAQs
Where can you stream Santastein online?
Santastein is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox, Midnight Pulp, and Pluto TV, among others. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Check JustWatch for the most current availability in your region.
Is Santastein based on a true story?
No, Santastein is entirely fictional. The film is an original horror-comedy conceived by co-directors and writers Manuel Camilion and Benjamin Edelman. Its premise — a teenager accidentally killing and later reanimating Santa Claus as a murderous creature — is a purely imaginative holiday genre mashup.
Who are the main actors in Santastein?
Santastein stars Jared Korotkin as Max Causey, Ophelia Rivera as Paige Byers, and Michael Vitovich as the monstrous Santastein. The supporting cast includes Kaylie Heyner, Damien Edwards, Heather Fisch, Fernando Morales, Leo Pereira, Claire Veater, and Maisy Kay.
What is Santastein about?
Santastein follows Max Causey, who accidentally killed Santa Claus at age six. Twelve years later, he resurrects him using Frankenstein-style reanimation — but the creature that returns is a bloodthirsty killer. The newly minted monster promptly sets its sights on Max's friends gathered for a Christmas party.
Does Santastein have a post-credits scene?
Santastein is a low-budget indie horror-comedy, and no widely reported post-credits scene has been confirmed for the film. Viewers who enjoy the holiday mayhem are encouraged to watch through the credits just in case, as smaller genre films occasionally include brief bonus moments.
What is the age rating for Santastein?
Santastein is rated NR (Not Rated) in the United States. Given its horror-comedy content involving violence, creature gore, and adult humor set during the Christmas season, it is best suited for mature audiences and older teens who enjoy genre holiday fare.
How long is Santastein?
Santastein has a runtime of 88 minutes (1 hour and 28 minutes), making it a lean, fast-paced holiday horror-comedy that doesn't overstay its welcome. It's an ideal length for a festive genre movie night.
What movies are similar to Santastein?
If you enjoyed Santastein, you might also like National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989), Deck the Halls (2006), Just Friends (2005), and The Family Man (2000) for holiday comedy vibes. For more horror-tinged Christmas fun, Snow Globe (2022) and Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? (1972) are worth exploring.
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