Saint
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A horror film that depicts St. Nicholas as a murderous bishop who kidnaps and murders children when there is a full moon on December 5.
Why it matters
Saint (2010) delivers a chilling folk horror twist on the St. Nicholas mythos, turning holiday cheer into a blood-soaked nightmare grounded in dark tradition.
- Reimagines a beloved cultural figure as a sinister creature, tapping into seasonal anxieties about folklore and ritual.
- Lean, atmospheric pacing builds dread around the December 5 full moon, blending supernatural horror with slasher elements.
- Practical effects highlight gruesome kills without overreliance on CGI, a nod to old-school horror craftsmanship.
- For fans of regional folk horror and holiday horror subgenres craving a fresh, unsettling take on seasonal mythology.
Director
6 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
0
Survival
50
