Santa Jaws Explained

Santa Jaws
Director:	Misty Talley
Starring:	Reid Miller Miles Doleac
Runtime:	88 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Santa Jaws is a 2018 American Christmas horror comedy film written by Jake Kiernan, directed by Misty Talley and starring Reid Miller and Miles Doleac.^[1]

Premise

Trying not to spend time with his family during Christmas, Cody makes a wish by drawing a shark wearing a Santa Claus hat, until the animal manifests itself and starts killing the local population.

Production

The film was shot in Louisiana.^[2]

Release

The film premiered on Syfy on August 15, 2018.^[3] The film was also released in the Surfside Playhouse in Surfside, Florida on December 10, 2021.^[4]

Reception

Chris Coffell of Bloody Disgusting awarded the film three "skulls" out of five, saying: "i’ve watched a lot of shark movies too, so when I heard that a movie called Santa Jaws was premiering on SyFy, well, I was obligated to tune in. Now I love Christmas horror and shark films, and there are some great titles from both of those categories."^[5]

Notes and References

Web site: Korngut. Josh. ‘Santa Jaws’: 5 Reasons It’s The Ultimate Feel Good Christmas Horror Movie. December 22, 2021. Dread Central. October 28, 2024.
Bergeron. Judy. Beware: Louisiana-shot 'Santa Jaws' debuts tonight as part of Syfy's Sharknado Week. August 14, 2018. The Advocate. October 28, 2024. subscription.
Web site: Scott. Ryan. Santa Jaws: Insane Christmas Shark Extravaganza Hits Syfy Tonight. August 15, 2018. MovieWeb. October 28, 2024.
Sonnenberg. Maria. Holiday favorites 'Santa Jaws,' 'Merry and Bright' return to Brevard theaters. December 7, 2021. Florida Today. October 28, 2024.
Web site: Coffell. Chris. [Review] We Watched ‘Santa Jaws’ and It Was Better Than Most Syfy Shark Movies]. August 15, 2018. Bloody Disgusting. October 28, 2024.