Celluloid Psychosis

Celluloid Psychosis: Episode 36 - Dial Code Santa Claus (1989)

Celluloid Psychosis · Jan 14, 2025

The movie

Dial Code Santa Claus
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Show notes

This week on Celluloid Psychosis, TJ and Paul unwrap the cult holiday classic Dial Code: Santa Claus (1989), also known as Deadly Games and Game Over. Directed by René Manzor, this French thriller blends holiday cheer with home-invasion horror as young Thomas, a tech-savvy boy, must defend his home from a deranged Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. The hosts dive into the film’s unique visual style, including its striking cinematography and vibrant color palette that captures both the magic and menace of the season. They explore Thomas’ inventive traps, the chilling performance of Patrick Floersheim as the sinis...

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