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[Trailer] Freshly Unearthed 1989 Film ‘Dial Code Santa Claus’ Looks Like a Total Holiday Horror Gem

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What if Home Alone was rated “R”… and featured a murderous Santa Claus?

If you love Christmas horror movies you’ve probably already seen all the hits, but one hidden gem you maybe haven’t yet seen is titled Dial Code Santa Claus (aka Game Over), released in 1989 and available only via VHS bootlegs. That is, until now. American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) and Alamo Drafthouse have unearthed it and they’re bringing it to theaters!

The press release explains, “The film actually pre-dated Home Alone, annihilating a generation of French kids weaned on action-packed Christmastime gems such as Gremlins and Die Hard. It disturbed critics and the moviegoing public with its uncompromising look beneath the surface of the beloved holiday. From there, the film went on to worldwide distribution… except for America, where it had yet to see an official release until now.”

“The film had its North American Premiere this year at Fantastic Fest in Austin, TX with director René Manzor in person, where it thrilled audiences and critics alike — “[Dial Code Santa Claus] plays like a blend of classic Amblin and a grindhouse nightmare. To say ‘this shit is nuts’ would be an understatement.” (Jacob Hall, Slash Film).”

Upcoming screenings include:

  • 12/17 (Alamo Drafthouse Sloans Lake – Denver)
  • 12/17 (AFI Silver – Washington D.C.)
  • 12/18 (Sidewalk Film Fest – Birmingham, AL)
  • 12/19 (Egyptian – Los Angeles)
  • 12/19 (Globe Cinema – Calgary)
  • 12/19 (Boston Underground Film Festival – Boston)
  • 12/19 & 12/23 (Alamo Drafthouse Brooklyn – New York)
  • 12/20 (Royal Cinema – Toronto)
  • 12/21 (Alamo Drafthouse – Raleigh, NC)
  • 12/22 (Suns Cinema – Washington D.C.)
  • 12/23 (Frida Cinema – Santa Ana, CA)
  • 12/24 (Alamo Drafthouse Ritz – Austin)
  • 1/9 (Winnipeg Film Group – Winnipeg)
  • 1/19 (Jacob Burns Film Center – Pleasantville, NY)

In Dial Code Santa Claus

“Thomas is a typical 1980s kid: he loves computers, role-playing games, and his dog. While mom is away at the office on Christmas Eve, Thomas and his grandfather are left home alone — perfect timing for a disgruntled, perverted, bloodthirsty Santa Claus to raid the home down the chimney. But Hell hath no fury like a mulleted ten-year-old with an arsenal of toys!.”

Check out the trailer below!

Writer in the horror community since 2008. Editor in Chief of Bloody Disgusting. Owns Eli Roth's prop corpse from Piranha 3D. Has four awesome cats. Still plays with toys.

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SCREAMBOX Investigates UFOs and Extraterrestrials: Several Documentaries Streaming Right Now!

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As someone who is obsessed with UFOS (or more recently known as UAPs) and the concept of extraterrestrials, I love a good documentary. Sightings have been on the rise since the 1940s, with the atomic bomb seemingly acting as a catalyst for new visitors. But what are these UFOs/UAPs? Is there an explanation or are they simply beyond our explanation? Why are they here? Who are they? How much do our governments know? The questions are endless and so are the documentaries that attempt to uncover the secrets behind decades of sightings and alleged confrontations.

Whether you’re a seasoned viewer or new to the rabbit hole, there’s always a handful of interesting documentaries to get your neurons firing and leave you with sleepless nights. SCREAMBOX is investigating with the addition of several docs, all streaming now on the Bloody Disgusting-powered service. Here’s the breakdown:

Aliens (2021): Beam into this unidentified streaming documentary for a glimpse into Extraterrestrial life. Aliens are hypothetical life forms that may occur outside Earth or that did not originate on Earth.

Aliens Uncovered: Origins (2021): Before Area 51, hidden deep in the desert, the military discovered a hidden gem that helped them create Project Bluebook.

Aliens Uncovered: ET or Man-Made (2022): The crash of Roswell wasn’t meant for New Mexico. In 1947, a neighboring state had 3 major sightings that were swept under the rug.

Aliens Uncovered: The Golden Record (2023): In the late 70s, the US government launched a message to our distant neighbors.

Roswell (2021): This high-flying documentary examines the July 1947 crash of a United States Army Air Forces balloon at a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico. Theories claim the crash was actually that of a flying saucer, but what is the truth?

Also check out:

The British UFO Files (2004): Since the 1940’s the British Government has been investigating the Flying Saucer phenomenon. High-ranking military and government personnel, speak out for the first time, offering unique eyewitness accounts and inside information.

Alien Abductions and Paranormal Sightings (2016): Amazing Footage and stories from real people as they reveal their personal encounters of being abducted by Aliens.

And do not miss Hellier (2019): A crew of paranormal researchers find themselves in a dying coal town, where a series of strange coincidences lead them to a decades-old mystery.

These documentaries join SCREAMBOX’s growing library of unique horror content, including Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, Here for Blood, Terrifier 2, RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, The Outwaters, Living with Chucky, Project Wolf Hunting, and Pennywise: The Story of IT.

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