

A gang of bank robbers take shelter in a motel after a Christmas Eve bank heist. Unbeknownst to them, they are not the most dangerous thing seeking refuge on this cold Christmas night.
Practical Effects
Gloriously goofy creature effects that commit to the bit.
Acting
Simon Phillips as Father Christmas—unhinged holiday icon energy.

Director
Taylor Martin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Taylor Martin shot this in 12 days at an abandoned Ontario motel during an actual blizzard.
The 'Christmas horror' boom of 2023-2025 reflects post-pandemic audiences rejecting saccharine holiday messaging for cathartic violence.