Top 10 Santa Clauses On Film

9. Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)

'Naughty' Billy Chapman is a troubled teen who grew up in an orphanage after unfortunately witnessing his parents' malicious murder by Santa Claus (a disguised murderer). Unsurprisingly, fuelled by his hatred of Santa Claus, Billy becomes a serial killer himself (also dressed in a Santa-suit) in controversial cult horror Silent Night, Deadly Night. Although Billy is simply a misunderstood guy under the fake beard, this film has been an acquired taste during a time that is meant to be associated with anything BUT horror - especially a serial killing Santa! Following four slashing sequels... a remake directed by Steven C. Miller was recently released as Silent Night (2012). Although it isn't the cheerful image of Santa we have all grown up believing, Killer Claus is a classic cult character for some.
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As a one-of-a-kind twenty-something film fanatic and culture vulture... I have a 1st Class Honours degree in English Literature with Film Studies & Media Cultures. Along with recently completing MA by Research in Film Studies, I aspire to be a film critic and yearn for the opportunity to roll around on the red carpet (with or without Christian Bale in his Batsuit). Always openly embracing films of all genres and nations, although anything Studio Ghibli related will always have a place in my heart. Believes normality is overrated!