I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the twentieth night, I am posting the 1996 slasher Santa Claws (1996)
Santa Claws (1996)
Dir- John Russo
A porn actress facing domestic problems at home finds help from her neighbor, not realizing he is an obsessive fan of her work. His devotion to her goes too far when he dons a Santa suit and uses a garden claw to eliminate her competition. Santa Claws stars prolific horror movie actress Debbie Rochon in a role that reflects the genuine fear many actresses face when fandom crosses over to obsession. The character of Raven Quinn, as portrayed by Ms. Rochon, is modeled on fellow horror actress Brinke Stevens giving her a depth rarely found in horror movies. Unfortunately, the rest of the film suffers from a poorly developed villain, low body count, and terrible weapon. Santa Claws is a good concept, and Ms. Rochon is great in her role, but the rest of the film is derivative and lacks creativity, which is ironic given that the director was one of the men who wrote and created Night of the Living Dead.
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