Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale
Directed by Jalmari Helander
In this darkly comic gem, it's Christmas Eve in northern Finland, and an archeological dig has just unearthed Santa Claus. But this Santa isn't one you want coming to town. When local children begin disappearing, Pietari and his father capture the mythological being and attempt to sell Santa to the corporation sponsoring the dig. (In Finnish with English subtitles.) Guest Curator, Elijah Wood: "Absolutely adore this genre/action/adventure Christmas movie. The impending doom of a giant evil Santa Claus caught in melting ice, whilst his creepy old man elves reek havoc, is fantastic dark Christmas fun."
A Finnish archeological dig has unearthed a very dark Santa Claus in this acclaimed gem.
Cast: Onni Tommila, Jorma Tommila, Tommi Korpela
Member Reviews
hands down one of the best horror christmas/wintery movies
Bizarre, in the best way. Ending's a bit anti climactic, but still an enjoyable movie.
i liked it
3/5 - Not bad, but I feel a lot was left on the table where this movie could have gone to be even better.
Not horror or comedy. Almost a fantasy(?) movie? Besides that, it was not bad at all for a smaller flick. Worth the watch! Fun.