12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, DAY 11: "RARE EXPORTS: A CHRISTMAS TALE"

On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me....

Eleven elves a-swingin'

Everyone knows jolly old Saint Nick.  Everyone knows Santa Claus.  The classic claymation movie "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" even tells us his origins.....

But what if those stories of joy and good spirits weren't true?  What if Santa's origins were actually dark and scary?

"Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale" explores the unknown origins of the immortal Claus.

Did you know Santa didn't reward good children, but punished the naughty children by tearing them apart?

"I've made a list, I've checked it twice.  You've been naughty, Billy...."

What about the cute little elves?  Did you know they were really pickax wielding mini Santas who protect the big daddy Santa with blinding speed and murderous intent?

Rare Exports is a refreshingly original take on Christmas and Santa Claus as it reveals the true sinister back story to a  beloved children's icon!

When a group of reindeer herders find their source of income slaughtered, they believe the scientists near their facility are to blame.  According to local info, the scientists are excavating an ancient grave, but find that its mythological occupant is still alive!

My Rating:

4.00000123478 out of 5 Christmas Trees

Like I said, this film is extremely original and it is also very well done.  Almost all of the things that mean something to us at Christmas (Santa, the elves, his sack for gifts, his clothing, the reindeer) are explored and explained.

"These pickaxes? Uh yea....we need them to wrap gifts for kids....now let us in"

Now don't let this movie fool you when you start watching it.  Yes, it's in Finnish and it's subtitled.....yes it may start off a little slow....but this is how most European movies are made.  They set the story for you so that when the action starts, you're completely invested in it (much like the awesome movie "Trollhunter").

This movie is a true Christmas miracle!  I must warn you: there is a short minute or two of nudity (the Santas are not tame in the beginning, but more wild man-creatures).

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Jay