DIAL CODE SANTA CLAUS - a wicked 1989 French xmas late night story predating Home Alone
Dec 20
Fri 9:15pm only!
Dir. René Manzor - 1989 - 87m - France - In French with English Subtitles
“Plays like a blend of classic Amblin and a grindhouse nightmare." -- Jacob Hall, SlashFilm
Previously only available via VHS bootlegs and a huge audience slayer since its debut at Fantastic Fest, DIAL CODE SANTA CLAUS (aka 3615 CODE PÈRE NOËL and DEADLY GAMES) is your new favorite holiday slayride. 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! Made a year before HOME ALONE, the French-made DIAL CODE SANTA CLAUS has almost the same plot -- only filled with more style, bloodshed, and Rambo references.
"Considerably more interesting, however, as Rene Manzor’s film starts out like a gauzily shot, brightly colored family film, then gets much nastier than you’re expecting..." - Dennis Harvey, 48 Hills
"If you're looking for a darker, crazier version of Home Alone, Dial Code Santa Claus will not disappoint." - Adam Patterson, Film Pulse