A number of holiday-themed films are making their debut this weekend- though most of them might not be considered your standard holiday fare. There is a film about Santa stepping in to help save the day (and the holiday) when a group of mercenaries attack a wealthy family’s estate, an action film about recovering addict’s mission to seek revenge on the dealers responsible for his fiance’s death, the story behind a popular Christmas song, and much more!
Emancipation
A runaway slave forges through the swamps of Louisiana on a tortuous journey to escape plantation owners that nearly killed him.
Directed by Antoine Fuqua
Starring: Will Smith, Ben Foster, Charmaine Bingwa, Gilbert Owuor, Ronnie Gene Blevins
Release date: December 2
I Heard the Bells
The inspiring story behind the writing of the beloved Christmas carol and its author, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Directed by Joshua Enck
Starring: Stephen Atherbolt, Jonathan Blair, Rachel Day Hughes
Release date: December 1
Safe Neighborhood
One year after a brutal attack on Christmas Night, the macabre event leads Billy to believe that a serial killer known to the suburban neighborhood is planning his return on the forsaken holiday.
Directed by Joseph Jones
Starring: Joseph Jones, Hailee-Amanda Borja, Lolo Reyes, Kaden Velasco, Stacey Reyes
Release date: December 2
Savage Salvation
A recovering opioid addict seeks revenge on the dealers responsible for selling the drugs that resulted in his fiance’s death.
Directed by Randall Emmett
Starring: Robert De Niro, Willa Fitzgerald, John Malkovich, Dale Dickey, Jake Huston
Release date: December 2
Violent Night
When a group of mercenaries attack the estate of a wealthy family, Santa Claus must step in to save the day (and Christmas).
Directed by Tommy Wirkola
Starring: David Harbour, Beverly D’Angelo, John Leguizamo, Cam Gigandet, Edi Patterson
Release date: December 2
