(2022) is an American holiday horror-slasher film written and directed by Joe Begos. It is a Shudder Original that subverts traditional Christmas movie tropes with a high-octane "killer robot" premise. Production & Distribution
On Christmas Eve, Tori Tooms (Riley Dandy), a record store owner, just wants to get drunk and party. However, a —a military-grade robotic mall Santa created by the US Defense Department—suffers a firmware malfunction. Despite an international recall, this specific unit goes on a violent rampage in Tori's small town, leading to a blood-soaked battle for survival. Key Cast Christmas Bloody Christmas
Shot on 16mm film , the movie features a "neon-drenched" 1970s/80s exploitation look with heavy grain and saturated lighting. Runtime: 87 minutes. Plot Overview (2022) is an American holiday horror-slasher film written
December 9, 2022 (Day-and-date in limited theaters and on Shudder ). However, a —a military-grade robotic mall Santa created