Santa Claws (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1996, Santa Claws is a horror film directed by John A. Russo, running about 83 minutes. “A Tour de Force of Erotic Horror!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man finds his divorced mother having sex with a man in a Santa Clause hat and shoots them both dead. Years later, now thinking he is Santa Clause, the man develops an obsession with an erotic horror film star named Raven and begins stalking her.
Who’s in it. Santa Claws stars Debbie Rochon as Raven Quinn, Grant Kramer as Wayne, John Mowod as Eric Quinn and Marilyn Eastman as Mrs. Quinn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Santa Claws has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Santa Claws page.
If you liked it. Fans of Santa Claws tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Santa Claws (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Santa Claws change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Santa Claws worth watching?
- Santa Claws holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Santa Claws?
- Santa Claws stars Debbie Rochon, Grant Kramer, John Mowod, Marilyn Eastman and Dawn Michelucci.
- When was Santa Claws released?
- Santa Claws was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.