SANTA CLAWS (2025) Official Slasher Short Film | Trailer & Review

Santa Claws that was filmed in late 2025 and hit YouTube right at the start of January 2026, it is a fun indie holiday slasher/comedy.Here is a quick breakdown of the project:Production Details* Release Date: January 1, 2026 (Filmed over November and December 2025)* Genre: Horror / Comedy* Cast: Starring George Manitaras, Christine Bednarz-Scott, and Natalie Bochi.* Logline: “When the holidays end, the claws come out!”Plot & StyleThe short runs with the classic “is that really Santa, or is it a killer?” tension, featuring characters named Cindy and Ron who wake up in the middle of the night to investigate sounds downstairs. It heavily leans into campy holiday-horror tropes, utilizing a mix of practical-feeling dread, VFX, and a retro, synth-laced horror tone to put a dark twist on the “jolly jingle” of Christmas.Both the official trailer and the full short film are currently streaming on YouTube if you are looking to check it out or grab some footage clips.Are you looking to track down a specific review, layout a trailer reaction breakdown, or find details on a different holiday horror project? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goreandgrimepodcast.substack.com