Santa Claws
Santa Claws

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Santa Claws

1996
Movie
83 min
English

A young man finds his divorced mother having sex with a man in a Santa Claus hat and shoots them both dead. Years later, now thinking he is Santa Claus, the man develops an obsession with an erotic horror film star named Raven and begins stalking her.

Insights

IMDb3.5/10
Director: Charles BandGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A fashion model inherits a struggling toy company and a demonic cat. The cat possesses the ability to grant wishes to anyone who wears a ring that belonged to its previous owner, but the wishes always have a dark, twisted outcome. As the model tries to turn the company around, she becomes entangled in the cat's sinister plans.

Critical Reception

Santa Claws is a low-budget horror-comedy that gained a cult following for its campy nature and Zsa Zsa Gabor's performance. While not critically acclaimed, it's often viewed as a fun, albeit cheesy, holiday-themed B-movie.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its unique premise and Zsa Zsa Gabor's memorable role.

  • Often cited as a prime example of late 90s direct-to-video horror-comedy.

  • Panned by many for its low production values and plot.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely divided, with some finding enjoyment in its campy, B-movie charm and others dismissing it due to its poor execution.

Fun Fact

The film marked one of Zsa Zsa Gabor's final film roles before her passing.

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