Violent Night

Violent Night

Year: 2022

Runtime: 101 min

Language: English

Director: Tommy Wirkola

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During a raging storm on Christmas Eve, a team of mercenaries attacks a luxurious mountain estate, taking the wealthy family inside hostage. Unbeknownst to the intruders, Santa Claus is present and ready to defend his unexpected guests. David Harbour portrays a surprisingly formidable Santa, unleashing a series of unexpected and brutal tactics to thwart the criminals and deliver a unique kind of holiday justice.

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In the end of “Violent Night,” Santa, who is revealed to be a former Viking warrior named Nikamund the Red, is wounded and bleeding after a shootout with the mercenaries trying to steal from the Lightstone family. Despite his injuries, Trudy, the young girl who had believed in Santa all along, reaffirms her faith by expressing her belief that Santa can still do good. Her unwavering faith inspires the other family members to believe as well, which triggers a miraculous recovery in Santa. As he regains his strength, Santa thanks Trudy for keeping her faith and says he doesn’t fully understand how miracles work. With the help of his supernatural powers—such as disappearing through the chimney with Mr. Scrooge—and the support of the family, Santa manages to defeat the remaining mercenaries. Before leaving, his wife’s note from his past as a fierce Viking warrior reconnects him to his true self, and he departs in his sleigh pulled by the reindeer, leaving behind a scene of renewed love and hope. The family’s wish for unity and happiness is fulfilled when Jason and Linda reconcile, giving Trudy the Christmas she always wanted. The movie ends on a note of festive miracle and faith, emphasizing that belief and love are powerful forces that can bring about unexpected magic, even in a world filled with chaos and greed. The fate of the stolen money is left unaddressed, adding a hint of mystery about whether it remains with the family or is reclaimed by the real-world greed and corruption around them. A mid-credits scene hints that the Lightstone family’s greed might never truly change, as Gertrude’s daughter posts a video bragging about their wealth, suggesting that the true spirit of Christmas—that faith in miracles and love—still persists, even among the most selfish.

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