6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Violent Night (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.7
Overview
When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Positive
Overview
When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
While the central conflict is apolitical, the film's solution emphasizes individual heroism, the violent defense of family and property, and the reaffirmation of traditional Christmas values, which collectively align with right-leaning themes.
The movie features a visibly diverse supporting cast, including Black and Hispanic characters, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, with its primary focus on action, family, and redemption rather than explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film includes a brief, incidental mention of a minor character's same-sex relationship. This detail is not central to the plot or character development, resulting in a neutral portrayal that neither affirms nor denigrates LGBTQ+ identity.
The film centers on Christmas traditions and the figure of Santa Claus, portraying the spirit of the holiday, including belief and generosity, as a powerful and ultimately triumphant force against greed and cynicism. While an action-comedy, its narrative affirms the positive values culturally associated with Christmas.
Violent Night does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's narrative centers on Santa Claus battling mercenaries who have taken a wealthy family hostage during Christmas Eve, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The film primarily features male characters in direct physical combat roles. While female characters are present, their involvement in action sequences does not include close-quarters physical victories against male opponents as defined by the criteria.
The film features Santa Claus, who is consistently portrayed as male, aligning with his established historical and canonical gender. All other significant characters are original to the film and do not have pre-existing gender baselines for comparison.
Violent Night is an original film featuring new characters and an original take on Santa Claus. It is not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot of characters with previously established racial identities. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
7.2
Critic Ratings
7.4
5.5
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