Secret Santa

2018·Movie
1h 29min
IMDb5.0Rotten Tomatoes43%62%

Where to watch

PrimePhiloThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home Free

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Secret Santa fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Complexity7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Slay bells ring

An unknown assailant spikes a family's Christmas punch with a military-grade drug, leaving them fighting to survive the night.
Holiday HorrorFamily DysfunctionDrug-Induced NightmareGore & SuspenseDarkly ComedicViolent ChristmasCrazed SurvivalIntense & Unsettling

Crew

Directed by:
Adam Marcus
Written by:
Adam Marcus, Debra Sullivan
Produced by:
Adam Marcus, Debra Sullivan, Robert Kurtzman
Composed by:
Timothy Ellers

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Secret Santa

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Secret Santa legally?

PrimePhiloThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVScreamboxPlex

Secret Santa is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Secret Santa worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Secret Santa rated?

ViolenceDrug useDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Secret Santa?

1 h 29 min

Secret Santa runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Secret Santa?

Critics43
Audiences56

Not quite. Audiences rate Secret Santa higher (56) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Secret Santa in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Secret Santa?

23ATAUBEBGCACHCZDEDKEEFIGBIEIL+9

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Secret Santa in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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