10/10
Merry Mayhem At It's Finest
12 November 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I SLAY ON CHRISTMAS is a fun-filled gorefest and merry romp of a Christmas slay ride! We are treated to a unique set of Christmas shorts neatly wrapped around an ominous array of magical pine cones in the forest where visions of a beautiful and sexy goddess lure Herman to an unspeakable misfortune.

Then, the Christmas crazy really kicks in with Wynkoop's manic portrayal of a Christmas creep, who could easily win the award for world's worst father, abuses his wife and son. SOV fans with a sharp eye and keen ear will likely appreciate shout outs to other classic works from B-Movie legends Herman and Wynkoop. An ax-wielding Wynkoop musters up some other shout-outs to classic horror in his performance. Sean Donohue shows up as an adorable Christmas elf who attempts to change Wynkoop's wicked ways, and then...Sorry no spoilers here but clever use of POV from Wynkoop's deaf son's innocent eyes further seal his fate as the ultimate holiday villain.

Next, more dark forces in the woods compel a reluctant Phil to pick another pine cone to endure yet another yuletide terror. This one from Marcelo Fabani is a refreshing yet terrifying tale of a serial killer as told through a series of newscasts interlaced with visions through the eyes of the killer. It leads to an unsettling twist.

Then, Santa's naughty list continues to reveal more Christmas creepys as an unsuspecting and always charming Debbie D searches for the perfect Christmas gift for her new beau. But, he has other things in mind. Then, old Saint Nick himself falls prey to more merry mayhem. Even Santa can't help but utter that famous B-Movie trope, "Why are you doing this?" Perhaps the answer lies within the pine cone's reaper Will Devokes who bestows the diabolical deeds that Herman must bear witness to.

We go from Santa's bloodbath to the delightful Alba O'Neill and her angelic Christmas caroling in the shower. But things aren't very merry with Mary as Herman's demons have now come full circle and his wife, Mary must pay ultimate price! Herman portrays genuine pain and regret, and even though his deeds are unforgivable, you almost feel sorry for him. But, he now must face his misgivings after he gets a mysterious phone call from beyond the grave! A very diabolical Devokees wraps the woven Christmas collection up nicely.

Any fan of holiday horror will want to experience this carefully constructed array of shorts. I SLAY ON CHRISTMAS also features fantastic performances and portrayals of such nastiness that make Ebenezer Scrooge look like a Saint!
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