Yes Santa is loosely based off Odin from Norse mythology, the type of clothing Santa wears with furs was also loosely inspired from the Lapp/Sami shamans of northern Europe who would bring food, recourses, gifts, sing & spread joy to those in their village. I liked the twist of Santa being a former viking (Nicomumd the Red) and give us a backstory for him. My theory is that he wears red to remind himself of his bloodstained past, why he reformed & brings gifts to people. Great reaction by the way. Happy winter solstice! ✌️🎄❄️🎅
My son and I saw this in theaters and were cracking up. It was such a fun time. It reminds me of the kind of off the wall concept you’d find in an 80s or 90s movie. I’m glad some people still have the balls to take a chance on stuff like this.
I hate having to point this out, but these types of gonzo films with weird concepts are way more abundant now than any decade before. Independent studios and advances in filmmaking technology and the accessibility of the equipment makes it easier than ever for almost anybody to make a film they want, and studios are endorsing more weird films in general. In Fabric, Cocaine Bear, Jesus Shows You the Way to the Highway, Palm Springs, Tenet, I'm Thinking of Ending Things, etc. These are all just films since 2020 with pretty weird premises and sometimes even weirder executions. In the 80s and 90s, very few, possibly next to none of these would have a chance at a studio budget to maintain any level of quality. Getting actors or actresses to sign onto them back then? Nearly impossible. The weird films you remember from those years are specifically standouts because there wasn't as much competition for "that one weird film where that grown woman from Back to the Future is attracted to a space alien curiously looking like a small man in a duck suit." There's more insanely weird, fun films these days, but the market is so saturated that it is harder than ever to pick them out of the crowd. By and large they are stranger, take more chances, have more quality and have much better acting than their predecessors. Not to say they're better or more memorable, but the whole "movies were better/weirder/funner in the 80s/90s/00s" is a disservice to how far filmmaking has advanced for the types of directors and writers who were inspired by those decades to make their own weird, wonderful films in response. This entire film here is an homage to Die Hard, and it's fantastic that something like Die Hard can lead to it. Edit: I also want to point out they're getting more recognition than ever before. The last film to win Best Picture featured a fight scene wherein the win condition was unplugging two men's anuses. That doesn't win anything in the 80s, guaranteed.
They tried with Cocaine Bear. But the people who made that movie weren't competent, which is almost always the case. Violent Night had people capable enough to almost make it great. All the family members sucked so bad, on every level. I didn't like their casting, or dialogue, or motivations, or faces. But they were just serviceable enough to make it still a good movie.
@@NextExiteryes!, Cocaine Bear came out following this movie. I was like “oh hey, another fun and crazy concept. This should be fun.” The tone was all wrong. The movie just felt mean spirited. As soon as I saw Elizabeth Banks name attached. I was like “well damn”.
Apparently everyone involved in this movie started work on a sequel as of January 2023. With the possible inclusion of Mrs Claus (David Harbour wants Charlize Theron for the role), the elves, and the North Pole.
I laughed when you said how sick of milk and cookies Santa must be because it reminded me of when I was a kid how my dad knew that Santa would be ready for a salami sandwich when he got to our house. Lol And dad knew just how Santa liked his salami sandwiches.
If David Harbour doesn’t commit to the bit so hard in this he delivers a genuinely great performance, it’s just a lark. He’s just way too good of an actor to keep this from floating away.
He’s also great in Gran Turismo. And most actors just play variations of themselves. Which is a talent as well. Only a few can truly disappear into a role.
Omg I discovered this movie through another reaction channel and now it's my new favorite Christmas movie. Now I want a prequel that explores Santa's origins from viking to magical man who gives toys to children. Since you loved Nobody's black humor it makes sense you would love this! 💜
I'd strongly recommend Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (possibly next Halloween), by the same director Tommy Wirkola. It's also an awesome action-comedy with Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, and Famke Janssen.
There are several versions and foklore through out the European regions. The Viking tie in comes from the fact that Christmas comes from Yule = Yuletide, a Old Norse winter holiday, 12 day festival, that would be Christmas.
I was kind of surprised with how much I liked this movie. The humor, action and gore with a bit of emotional/wholesome moments in between. Nice little balance of stuff going on. I really like the idea of an ancient Viking becoming Santa. I wanted a bit more of that backstory so badly! Hope to have a prequel or spin-off to this one day. Happy holidays guys!
@@t0dd000 Elves and reindeer are Nordic, and the copywriter who created the modern American red coat Santa with flying sled for Coca-Cola ad was born in Aland. - OTOH Saint Nicholas is alien to Scandinavia, where Father Christmas is known as the yule-geezer or the yule-elf
@@k.sammokko4218 Yup. And westerners portray Jesus as a white man. But the origins of Santa Claus go back to Turkey. He has morphed a ton and been adapted to lots of cultures.
Amazing reaction guys as always. Violent Night will go down as a Christmas classic in no time. David Harbour is perfect as Santa. Merry Christmas, looking forward to 2024.🎅🙏
Happy Holidays, guys! Can't wait for another year of watching movies with you. I'm about to get a lil sappy lol. I lost my mom a year and a half ago and you have help me so much! Whenever I feel overwhelmed I watch your videos. It's so nice having people to help clear my mind for a while. Much love!
I’ve heard this movie be described as die hard but with Santa seems awsome this channel is one of the best reaction channels Schmitt & Samantha are wholesome 💚
@@lurkerrekrul that’s definitely a good comparison that’s for sure what it is didn’t realize it was a comedy type of humor I’ll need to watch this movie haha
This movie reminds me of those hidden gems from the 90s straight to video market. They stretched a modest budget and completely committed to their wacky premise. As strange as it sounds I want more low budget movies after all these years of bloated blockbusters.
It also made reference to other movies like Die Hard (1-2) and First blood, sewing his own wound, Home alone. Maybe Bad santa, the swearing and drinking, I probably missed a few others.
I so want a sequel to this. Or even a prequel that shows how he became Santa. David Harbour is really good at Santa. He should do more Christmas movies as Santa but for kids. 18:58 she was smart not reading it cause it says where the money is and they think it’s still in the safe at the moment. 20:24 I love how he tells her not to be stupid out loud. It’s cool how they have even Santa not know how Christmas magic actually works.
Besides the "Vacation" movies, Beverly D'Angelo also played the legendary Patsy Cline in "Coal Miner's Daughter" opposite Sissy Spacek as Loretta Lynn. Did her own singing too. Talented lady.💫 Btw..that was an Oscar winning movie from 1980, also starred Tommy Lee Jones. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great film to watch. And you don't have to be a Country Music fan to enjoy it (I never was). Great true story, great acting.💫
All I want next year is for you to at some point say “hi I’m TBE Schmitt” and instead of saying “and this is my wife Samantha” cut to a snippet of Dr King Schulz saying “and this is my horse Fritz” just one time man. In all seriousness merry Christmas and a happy new year
I literally just watched this right before you guys posted it. Not really for me but a great movie for fathers and teenage sons to watch together for the holidays lol
Hey TBR & Samantha I'm glad that you reacted to this AWESOME movie & that you had fun watching it! They're doing a sequel to this so keep an eye out for that! Great reaction once again guys I had fun! Happy Holidays to you and your family! Merry Christmas can't wait to see what you guys have in store for us in the New Year!👍😃🎅🤶🎄🎄🎁
I loved how awkward and scared Santa was at first - I was worried he was going to be a killer from the start. I love that "arc." Plus, I love the opening/vomit scene - it TOTALLY gives you the perfect idea of what the rest of the movie will be like.
I forgot to add, the majestic kingly looking ghost of Christmas present in Dicken's scrooge is also based off of Santa who is based off of Odin, the all father, father of thor.
the best Christmas movie released in years, and defintely a movie i can watch every year. have a Merry Christmas and a Happy Hogmanay. as we say in Scotland Lang May Yer Lum Reek, And Yer Poke Be Fu' O Pennies (loosely translated means Live Long & Prosper)
I remember watching this and then seeing after who directed it and was like 'Oh of course' lol. Wirkola certainly likes to have fun with the movies he makes. Also liked that the Judy Gemstone actress was with a character called Trudy Lightstone, i dunno if that was a coincidence of the rhyming names but it amused me.
Throwing out a request for "Miracle" It is the best sports movie of all time, IMO. True story, and it's the same time of year when it happened. An excellent performance by Kurt Russell, and one I think you guys would like a lot.
My new favourite non-horror Christmas movie! It's like Die Hard but with actual Santa, and David Harbour is incredible in this! I mean, everyone plays their roles really well - especially Alexander Elliott as Bertrude and Cam Gigandet as Morgan, they sold their characters SO well - but David Harbour is a standout for sure. I just love it so much.
I watched a documentary about St. Nicholas - who was born in Turkey (and some pictures make him look like Worf from Star Trek TNG) - who was a very religious man and was known to get into fights at the local bars. That doesn't make sense, but the bar fighting story seems to match this movie perhaps???
The viking tie in comes from christmas is actually a viking tradition called yuletide. Christians just co-opted when they assimilited the viking culture into christianity.
I'm not saying there should be a sequel, but if David Harbour came back for Violent Night: Santa vs Krampus (and it was like a Christmas version of Predator 2), I wouldn't be mad about it.
The look on Samantha's face when John Leguizamo got chimneyfied was hilarious.
Yes Santa is loosely based off Odin from Norse mythology, the type of clothing Santa wears with furs was also loosely inspired from the Lapp/Sami shamans of northern Europe who would bring food, recourses, gifts, sing & spread joy to those in their village. I liked the twist of Santa being a former viking (Nicomumd the Red) and give us a backstory for him. My theory is that he wears red to remind himself of his bloodstained past, why he reformed & brings gifts to people. Great reaction by the way. Happy winter solstice! ✌️🎄❄️🎅
My son and I saw this in theaters and were cracking up. It was such a fun time. It reminds me of the kind of off the wall concept you’d find in an 80s or 90s movie. I’m glad some people still have the balls to take a chance on stuff like this.
I hate having to point this out, but these types of gonzo films with weird concepts are way more abundant now than any decade before. Independent studios and advances in filmmaking technology and the accessibility of the equipment makes it easier than ever for almost anybody to make a film they want, and studios are endorsing more weird films in general. In Fabric, Cocaine Bear, Jesus Shows You the Way to the Highway, Palm Springs, Tenet, I'm Thinking of Ending Things, etc. These are all just films since 2020 with pretty weird premises and sometimes even weirder executions. In the 80s and 90s, very few, possibly next to none of these would have a chance at a studio budget to maintain any level of quality. Getting actors or actresses to sign onto them back then? Nearly impossible. The weird films you remember from those years are specifically standouts because there wasn't as much competition for "that one weird film where that grown woman from Back to the Future is attracted to a space alien curiously looking like a small man in a duck suit."
There's more insanely weird, fun films these days, but the market is so saturated that it is harder than ever to pick them out of the crowd. By and large they are stranger, take more chances, have more quality and have much better acting than their predecessors. Not to say they're better or more memorable, but the whole "movies were better/weirder/funner in the 80s/90s/00s" is a disservice to how far filmmaking has advanced for the types of directors and writers who were inspired by those decades to make their own weird, wonderful films in response. This entire film here is an homage to Die Hard, and it's fantastic that something like Die Hard can lead to it.
Edit: I also want to point out they're getting more recognition than ever before. The last film to win Best Picture featured a fight scene wherein the win condition was unplugging two men's anuses. That doesn't win anything in the 80s, guaranteed.
@@ashleyneku5432 you hate to point it out. Yet wrote a 3 paragraph essay to point it out. 🤓 ☝️
They tried with Cocaine Bear. But the people who made that movie weren't competent, which is almost always the case. Violent Night had people capable enough to almost make it great. All the family members sucked so bad, on every level. I didn't like their casting, or dialogue, or motivations, or faces. But they were just serviceable enough to make it still a good movie.
Is this like Christmas balls to the wall action? Will watch to find out.
@@NextExiteryes!, Cocaine Bear came out following this movie. I was like “oh hey, another fun and crazy concept. This should be fun.” The tone was all wrong. The movie just felt mean spirited. As soon as I saw Elizabeth Banks name attached. I was like “well damn”.
Apparently everyone involved in this movie started work on a sequel as of January 2023. With the possible inclusion of Mrs Claus (David Harbour wants Charlize Theron for the role), the elves, and the North Pole.
Next Christmas...The Muppet Christmas Carol. The best, most wholesome Christmas movie ever, and the best version of the Dickens classic.
Everyone: "Die Hard is a Christmas Movie!"
Producers: "nah THIS is Die Hard as a Christmas Movie" 😂
I remember watching this drunk and stoned af in 2022 last year and this movie just restored my faith in Christmas 😂
I laughed when you said how sick of milk and cookies Santa must be because it reminded me of when I was a kid how my dad knew that Santa would be ready for a salami sandwich when he got to our house. Lol And dad knew just how Santa liked his salami sandwiches.
This film knew exactly what it was and went all in, and I love it for that! And David is just perfect in this.
7:43 "not even a conversation or anything!" -daniel
😆
If David Harbour doesn’t commit to the bit so hard in this he delivers a genuinely great performance, it’s just a lark. He’s just way too good of an actor to keep this from floating away.
I like how he doesn't really play Santa any different than Hopper from Stranger Things 😂
He’s also great in Gran Turismo. And most actors just play variations of themselves. Which is a talent as well. Only a few can truly disappear into a role.
Omg I discovered this movie through another reaction channel and now it's my new favorite Christmas movie. Now I want a prequel that explores Santa's origins from viking to magical man who gives toys to children. Since you loved Nobody's black humor it makes sense you would love this! 💜
I’ve been watching reactions to this all week on repeat
Yesssssssss
Trudy is the most adorable child. Somehow Hollywood has an infinite supply of these adorable kids who can also act.
Thanks to TBR and Samantha! 🥶
I'd strongly recommend Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (possibly next Halloween), by the same director Tommy Wirkola. It's also an awesome action-comedy with Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, and Famke Janssen.
Such an underrated gem!
There are several versions and foklore through out the European regions. The Viking tie in comes from the fact that Christmas comes from Yule = Yuletide, a Old Norse winter holiday, 12 day festival, that would be Christmas.
I was kind of surprised with how much I liked this movie. The humor, action and gore with a bit of emotional/wholesome moments in between. Nice little balance of stuff going on.
I really like the idea of an ancient Viking becoming Santa. I wanted a bit more of that backstory so badly! Hope to have a prequel or spin-off to this one day. Happy holidays guys!
I love this film. It’s Santa as John McClane!
This movie is batsht crazy! Merry Christmas Schmitts and everyone else here!
Santa’s origin is Nordic. Plenty of TH-cam vids on the real origins. It’s interesting to see the real history of Santa.
Turkish, actually.
@@t0dd000I was boutta say, lmao
@@t0dd000 Elves and reindeer are Nordic,
and the copywriter who created the modern American red coat Santa with flying sled for Coca-Cola ad was born in Aland.
- OTOH Saint Nicholas is alien to Scandinavia, where Father Christmas is known as the yule-geezer or the yule-elf
@@k.sammokko4218 Yup. And westerners portray Jesus as a white man. But the origins of Santa Claus go back to Turkey. He has morphed a ton and been adapted to lots of cultures.
Amazing reaction guys as always. Violent Night will go down as a Christmas classic in no time. David Harbour is perfect as Santa. Merry Christmas, looking forward to 2024.🎅🙏
This movie gave me everything I wanted lol. I can't help but chuckle at all of John Leguizamo's codenames and Christmas metaphors! 🤣🎅🎄
YES!!
LOVE THIS MOVIE!
I saw the trailer and I said to myself, "They messed with the wrong jolly old fat man."
Agree I love it
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! This movie was the best!
Love how they gave Santa a fatality
Happy holidays TBR and Sam!!! Wishing u guys lots of joy and happiness❤️🎅🏻
Happy Holidays, guys! Can't wait for another year of watching movies with you. I'm about to get a lil sappy lol. I lost my mom a year and a half ago and you have help me so much! Whenever I feel overwhelmed I watch your videos. It's so nice having people to help clear my mind for a while. Much love!
We’re so sorry for your loss! Sending you lots of love this holiday season ❤️
😢 sending you warm wishes:)
Thank you so much for reacting to this. You both are beyond fantastic.
Saw this in theaters, such a fun film. Its a mixture of Die Hard and Home Alone. Happy Holidays!
And Knives Out.
This is the funniest reaction you guys have done. I laughed through the whole thing!
21:16 "don't roll into the sh*t!" -daniel
😆
A True Christmas classic just like Home Alone And Die Hard before them. Looking forward to the Sequel, wishing you all the best for 2024!☃️🎅🇬🇧
The star in the eye with powered applied caused me to laugh right down to my soul.
I haven't seen this before, so it's going to be fun to watch the full watchalong with you guys. Happy holidays to everyone. Cheers!
Trust me you will not regret it. Happy holidays and a happy New Year to you as well
Happy Holidays.
Santa Clause is the new John McClane.
Merry Schmittmas, everyone!
29:36 "and you killed people!" -daniel
😆
Watched this for the fourth time last night.
What a great fun movie.
Love Santa with a sledgehammer.
I want to wish the two of you, and especially your beautiful daughter, a merry Christmas and happy holiday season.
I’ve heard this movie be described as die hard but with Santa seems awsome this channel is one of the best reaction channels Schmitt & Samantha are wholesome 💚
It's Home Alone crossed with Die Hard, with a special special appearance by Santa.
@@lurkerrekrul that’s definitely a good comparison that’s for sure what it is didn’t realize it was a comedy type of humor I’ll need to watch this movie haha
Call him Badass Santa. Have you done Bad Santa?
Santa does Die Hard. Merry Christmas to you both (and baby).
"I gotta watch! ... Ho-ho-holy shit!" 😂
Merry Christmas 🎅!!
This movie reminds me of those hidden gems from the 90s straight to video market. They stretched a modest budget and completely committed to their wacky premise. As strange as it sounds I want more low budget movies after all these years of bloated blockbusters.
I love that they made a Die Hard Santa movie!! Merry Christmas everyone!!
Awesome reaction
I love it and you both happy holidays
Merry Christmas!😊
Cool reaction as always Schmitt & Samantha, you both take care and have a Merry Christmas
It also made reference to other movies like Die Hard (1-2) and First blood, sewing his own wound, Home alone. Maybe Bad santa, the swearing and drinking, I probably missed a few others.
"Christmas dies tonight" is so much better slogan than the "Evil dies tonight" of the newest Halloween movies.
I so want a sequel to this. Or even a prequel that shows how he became Santa. David Harbour is really good at Santa. He should do more Christmas movies as Santa but for kids. 18:58 she was smart not reading it cause it says where the money is and they think it’s still in the safe at the moment. 20:24 I love how he tells her not to be stupid out loud. It’s cool how they have even Santa not know how Christmas magic actually works.
A sequel is apparently in development.
Besides the "Vacation" movies, Beverly D'Angelo also played the legendary Patsy Cline in "Coal Miner's Daughter" opposite Sissy Spacek as Loretta Lynn. Did her own singing too. Talented lady.💫
Btw..that was an Oscar winning movie from 1980, also starred Tommy Lee Jones. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great film to watch. And you don't have to be a Country Music fan to enjoy it (I never was).
Great true story, great acting.💫
All I want next year is for you to at some point say “hi I’m TBE Schmitt” and instead of saying “and this is my wife Samantha” cut to a snippet of Dr King Schulz saying “and this is my horse Fritz” just one time man.
In all seriousness merry Christmas and a happy new year
Hope you two are having an great and merry Christmas 🎅 ❤
This was such a fun movie :) Merry Christmas and Merry and Blessed 1st Christina’s to little Isla ❤
Happy Holidays .
Yes! I thought this movie was great. Merry Christmas guys
The nail on the steps, just reminded me of the model village fight in Hot Fuzz, when the supermarket manager landed on the church spire..
*Hot Fuzz
@@moviesbye9294 Phone autocorrect strikes again..!!
Thanks for picking it up
I literally just watched this right before you guys posted it. Not really for me but a great movie for fathers and teenage sons to watch together for the holidays lol
My favorite part is where Krampus punches the kid and mocks him saying, “#BLESSED!” 😂
I don't know if you guys notice it but this movie has quite a few Die Hard 2 references.
I can't wait for the sequel for this. I wonder where it can go from here. Maybe something with a fantasy element to it.
My understanding is there's a toymaker who delivered toys to children in Finland and that inspired Santa
Hey TBR & Samantha I'm glad that you reacted to this AWESOME movie & that you had fun watching it! They're doing a sequel to this so keep an eye out for that! Great reaction once again guys I had fun! Happy Holidays to you and your family! Merry Christmas can't wait to see what you guys have in store for us in the New Year!👍😃🎅🤶🎄🎄🎁
I loved how awkward and scared Santa was at first - I was worried he was going to be a killer from the start. I love that "arc." Plus, I love the opening/vomit scene - it TOTALLY gives you the perfect idea of what the rest of the movie will be like.
My second favorite Christmas movie behind Die Hard
Marry Christmas guys:)
I forgot to add, the majestic kingly looking ghost of Christmas present in Dicken's scrooge is also based off of Santa who is based off of Odin, the all father, father of thor.
“Is this Santa’s first murder?”
Ho ho hoooh my, no
Merry Christmas
Merry Xmas y'all
merry xmas Yall!!
the best Christmas movie released in years, and defintely a movie i can watch every year.
have a Merry Christmas and a Happy Hogmanay.
as we say in Scotland Lang May Yer Lum Reek, And Yer Poke Be Fu' O Pennies (loosely translated means Live Long & Prosper)
19:32 sam's expression. 😆
I like running Scrooged, Gremlins, Bad Santa and now this for a fun few nights every year. 🐾🎁
Awesome Reaction You Two !!!!
Thank You !!!
I remember watching this and then seeing after who directed it and was like 'Oh of course' lol. Wirkola certainly likes to have fun with the movies he makes.
Also liked that the Judy Gemstone actress was with a character called Trudy Lightstone, i dunno if that was a coincidence of the rhyming names but it amused me.
Thanks for the video!! See you later!! Stay safe and Merry Christmas 🎄🎁⛄
am I the only one thinking about Santa in a mortal kombat type game after this?
I didn't have as fun with this as I did with Krampus, but it's still a good time.
Krampus sucked!
I love this movie; I watched it like 5 times last winter when I was in bed with covid and it was a great escape.
Merry christmas
BTW, Silent Night Deadly Night is currently available in full of YT in good quality
This movie was Great.
Next Christmas, watch FATMAN. A slightly more based, and a touch darker, Santa story which came out a couple years before VN. Great stuff
I haven't watched the whole movie yet but from what I've seen in reactions looks awesome.
Lol I JUST got done watching this movie and then turned on TH-cam and saw this on my feed.
Throwing out a request for "Miracle" It is the best sports movie of all time, IMO. True story, and it's the same time of year when it happened. An excellent performance by Kurt Russell, and one I think you guys would like a lot.
as a matter of fact... th-cam.com/video/_9vOGA7OvMk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9Vl-sh_cxLNoiFEa
My new favourite non-horror Christmas movie! It's like Die Hard but with actual Santa, and David Harbour is incredible in this! I mean, everyone plays their roles really well - especially Alexander Elliott as Bertrude and Cam Gigandet as Morgan, they sold their characters SO well - but David Harbour is a standout for sure. I just love it so much.
I watched a documentary about St. Nicholas - who was born in Turkey (and some pictures make him look like Worf from Star Trek TNG) - who was a very religious man and was known to get into fights at the local bars. That doesn't make sense, but the bar fighting story seems to match this movie perhaps???
The viking tie in comes from christmas is actually a viking tradition called yuletide. Christians just co-opted when they assimilited the viking culture into christianity.
Now become one of my favorite Christmas movies
love the thumbnail 😂
This movie has such great Home-alone-y music!
I saw this just last week. A fun “based” Santa (but “Fatman”. -similar theme) is my fav 😊
I'm not saying there should be a sequel, but if David Harbour came back for Violent Night: Santa vs Krampus (and it was like a Christmas version of Predator 2), I wouldn't be mad about it.
This? This is genius! I want a prequel/ Santa origin story but now you got me thinking about S v. K holy crap. 😳 😅💜
My greatest wish is that there will be a sequel to this
20:35 😮
nice gasp. 👍🏼