Violent Night (2022) Horror Thriller Action Fantasy Comedy Crime
Violent Night (2022) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.53/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.7/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.5/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.4/10
Violent Night Plot Synopsis:
When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn't prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he's about to show why this Nick is no saint.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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 is on the grounds, and he"s about to show why this Nick is no saint.
Tagline: You better watch out.
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From 87North, the bare-knuckle producers of Nobody, John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, Bullet Train and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw comes a coal-dark holiday action-comedy that says you should always bet on red.
When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus (David Harbour, Black Widow, Stranger Things series) is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.
The film also stars Emmy winner John Leguizamo (John Wick), Cam Gigandet (Without Remorse), Alex Hassell (Cowboy Bebop), Alexis Louder (The Tomorrow War), Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones) and Beverly D’Angelo (National Lampoon’s Vacation franchise).
Directed by razor-edged Norwegian director Tommy Wirkola (Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, Dead Snow franchise), Violent Night is produced by 87North’s Kelly McCormick David Leitch and Guy Danella. The original screenplay is by Pat Casey & Josh Miller, the writers of Sonic the Hedgehog. The film’s executive producer is Marc S. Fischer.
Universal Pictures will distribute the film in all territories.
Genre: Action Comedy
Cast: David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Cam Gigandet, Alex Hassell, Alexis Louder, Edi Patterson and Beverly D’Angelo
Directed by: Tommy Wirkola
Screenplay by: Pat Casey & Josh Miller
Producers: Kelly McCormick, David Leitch, Guy Danella
Executive Producers: Marc S. Fischer
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Violent Night Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2022 (more 2022 movies)
Box Office: $50,057,405
Nominations: 3
Language: English
Country: United States, Canada, Japan
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Violent Night Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 02, 2022
Writers: Pat Casey, Josh Miller
Producers: Matt Akey, Paul Barry, Guy Danella, Marc S. Fischer, Brandy Hagborg, David Leitch, Kelly McCormick, Scott Watson
Editors: Jim Page
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Violent Night Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| David Harbour | ... | Santa Claus |
| Beverly D''Angelo | ... | Gertrude Lightstone |
| Cam Gigandet | ... | |
| John Leguizamo | ... | Ben |
| Brendan Fletcher | ... | Krampus |
| Edi Patterson | ... | |
| Alex Hassell | ... | Skyler |
| Mike Dopud | ... | Commander Thorp |
| Leah Brady | ... | Trudy |
| Alexis Louder | ... | |
| Alexander Elliot | ... | Bert |
| Stephanie Sy | ... | Sugarplum |
| Mitra Suri | ... | |
| André Eriksen | ... | |
| Sean Skene | ... | Lead Bodyguard |
| Can Aydin | ... | Frosty |
| Erik Athavale | ... | Richard |
| Phong Giang | ... | Tinsel |
| Frederick Allen | ... | Bar Patron |
| Finn McCager Higgins | ... | Jingle (as Finn McCrager Higgins) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- David Harbour (b. April 10, 1975) – Santa Claus
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 2¾" (1.9 m) - Beverly D''Angelo (b. November 15, 1951) – Gertrude Lightstone
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Beverly D'Angleo - Cam Gigandet (b. August 16, 1982) –
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - John Leguizamo (b. July 22, 1964) – Ben
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Damien Garcia | Johnny Leggs - Brendan Fletcher (b. December 15, 1981) – Krampus
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Edi Patterson (b. November 14, 1972) –
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Edi Paterson - Alex Hassell (b. November 30, 1979) – Skyler
- Mike Dopud (b. June 10, 1968) – Commander Thorp
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Mike Dopu | Michael Dopud - Leah Brady – Trudy
- Alexis Louder –
- Alexander Elliot – Bert
- Stephanie Sy – Sugarplum
Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m) - Mitra Suri –
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - André Eriksen (b. September 22, 1975) –
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 1¼" (1.86 m)
Also known as: Andre Eriksen - Sean Skene – Lead Bodyguard
Also known as: Shon Skin
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