Kringle Krisis

A group of convicts, posing as Salvation Army volunteers, attempt to rob a mall during the Christmas holiday. Their plan is complicated by a tough mall cop who is determined to stop them and a little girl who believes one of the convicts is actually Santa Claus.

Kringle Krisis was a low-budget, direct-to-video holiday action-comedy that received mixed to negative reviews. Critics often cited its predictable plot and uneven tone, but some acknowledged its occasional moments of dark humor and decent action sequences for its budget.

• Often described as a "Die Hard" at Christmas with a less-than-stellar execution.

• Features a surprisingly dark premise for a holiday film.

• Praised by some for its B-movie charm and decent action, despite its flaws.

Google audience: Audience reception for Kringle Krisis is largely absent due to its limited release and niche status. Where available, reviews tend to reflect the critical sentiment, with some viewers appreciating its unique blend of holiday and action tropes, while others find it to be a forgettable or poorly executed film.

Despite being released in 1998, the film features a posthumous appearance by Telly Savalas, who passed away in 1994. His role was likely filmed much earlier or repurposed from previous footage.