A Christmas Horror Story (2015, Canada) Is an anthology film with four stories anchored by a linking narrative that turns out to be connected to one of the others. William Shatner is "Dangerous" Dan a DJ who ends up doing a double shift on Christmas Eve, this ties everything together, as we hear him on the radio in some of the other tales.
An unsolved double murder occurred the previous Christmas Eve and on the anniversary three high school students decide to investigate, as the police never solved the crime and have hidden certain details. One of the police officers who investigated the murders quit the force, his drinking and obsession with the case are causing issues with his wife and young son. A businessman makes his family (wife, son & daughter) accompany him to visit an aunt, for reasons he doesn't explain. Finally, Santa begins having issues at the North Pole when one of his elves becomes a zombie and then begins to infect the others.
George Buza plays a pretty badass Santa, and it seems that David Harbour is channeling him for the new Violent Night. By the way, watch the credits as Shatner, as the very drunk Dangerous Dan is still having some issues on the air. Shatner only seems to interact with one other character, who doesn't even appear in the same frame. Pretty apparent Bill was signed to do his scenes over a few hours and just sat in a chair in one set for the entire segment. Nice paycheck.
The practical effects are pretty good and the Krampus (played by stuntman/actor Rob Archer) is in wonderful makeup, appearing in two of the four main segments.
Not a bad addition to your Christmas horror film watch list.
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