Dial Code Santa Claus – a wicked 1989 French holiday late-night story – at the Guild Cinema!
Friday, December 20 – 9:15 pm Only!
Directed by René Manzor – 1989 – 87m – France – In French with English Subtitles
“Plays like a blend of classic Amblin and a grindhouse nightmare.” — Jacob Hall, SlashFilm
Previously only available via VHS bootlegs and a huge audience slayer since its debut at Fantastic Fest, DIAL CODE SANTA CLAUS (aka 3615 Code Pere Noel and Deadly Games) is your new favorite holiday slayride. Thomas is a typical 1980s kid: he loves computers, role-playing games, and his dog. While mom is away at the office on Christmas Eve, Thomas and his grandfather are left home alone — perfect timing for a disgruntled, perverted, bloodthirsty Santa Claus to raid the home down the chimney. But Hell hath no fury like a mulleted ten-year-old with an arsenal of toys! Made a year before Home Alone, the French-made DIAL CODE SANTA CLAUS has almost the same plot — only filled with more style, bloodshed, and Rambo references.
“Considerably more interesting, however, as Rene Manzor’s film starts out like a gauzily shot, brightly colored family film, then gets much nastier than you’re expecting…” – Dennis Harvey, 48 Hills
“If you’re looking for a darker, crazier version of Home Alone, Dial Code Santa Claus will not disappoint.” – Adam Patterson, Film Pulse
The Guild Cinema is located at 3405 Central Ave NE in the Nob Hill area.
Website: GuildCinema.com