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Dial Code Santa Claus

1990Movie1 h 28 min

59
DecentGoodWatch score
59
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Thomas de Frémont, a precocious child obsessed with action films, sets himself up for a terrifying Christmas Eve after he unwittingly makes contact with a deranged psychopath who claims he's Santa Claus.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Directed by
René Manzor
Written by
René Manzor

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Facts

January 17, 1990 · 1 h 28 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 17, 1990
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Horror, Action, Adventure
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

"Home Alone" Antics, Lonely Rich Kid, Alas, Poor Villain +9

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Where can I stream Dial Code Santa Claus?

In the United States, Dial Code Santa Claus streams on Philo, and it is free with ads on Fawesome. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Dial Code Santa Claus worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.4).

Will Dial Code Santa Claus scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is Dial Code Santa Claus in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does Dial Code Santa Claus use?

"Home Alone" AnticsLonely Rich KidAlas, Poor VillainBittersweet EndingWe Need to Get ProofStill Believes in SantaChildren Are InnocentImplacable ManEvil Is PettyMall SantaThe AhnoldChild Prodigyand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including "Home Alone" Antics, Lonely Rich Kid, and Alas, Poor Villain.