'Tis the Season

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'Tis the Season

"Season's Beatings"

2026

0h 30m

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Two wealthy children hold a washed-up mall Santa hostage as their Christmas Eve spirals into chaos.

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Directed by: Tyler Nest
Written by: Tyler Nest
Produced by: Tyler Nest

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