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Holidays

"Every one has a dark side."

2016

1h 44m

4.9(527 votes)

Comedy

Horror

Fantasy

Mystery

Overview

An anthology feature film that puts a uniquely dark and original spin on some of the most iconic and beloved holidays of all time by challenging our folklore, traditions and assumptions.

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Production Companies

XYZ Films

Vertical

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Madeleine Coghlan

Madeleine Coghlan

Maxine (segment "Valentine's Day")

Savannah Kennick

Savannah Kennick

Heidi (segment "Valentine's Day")

Rick Peters

Rick Peters

Coach Rockwell (segment "Valentine's Day")

Kate Rachesky

Kate Rachesky

Cathy (segment "Valentine's Day")

Marilyn Flores

Swim Team Member (segment "Valentine's Day")

Emily Hagins

Emily Hagins

Swim Team Member (segment "Valentine's Day")

Sierra Malo

Swim Team Member (segment "Valentine's Day")

Aimee Sagara

Swim Team Member (segment "Valentine's Day")

Britain Simons

Britain Simons

Handsome Boy (segment "Valentine's Day")

Ruth Bradley

Ruth Bradley

Elizabeth (segment "St. Patrick's Day")

Creative team

Directed by: Anthony Scott Burns
Kevin Kölsch
Written by: Adam Egypt Mortimer
Kevin Smith
Produced by: Adam Egypt Mortimer
Aram Tertzakian

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