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  • 2022
  • 16+
  • 1 h 33 m
  • 2022
  • 16+
  • 1 h 33 m

Summary One Christmas Eve, in a sleepy mountain town, Cindy’s mother is killed and her Christmas stolen by the Mean One, a bloodthirsty green grouch in a red Santa suit. 20 years later, Cindy returns to Newville, where the monster launches another bloody reign of terror that threatens to destroy Christmas. Now Cindy’s got a bold new purpose: tra...

Directed By: Steven LaMorte

Written By: Flip Kobler, Finn Kobler, Steven LaMorte

  • 2022
  • 16+
  • 1 h 33 m
  • 2022
  • 16+
  • 1 h 33 m
The Mean One
Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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Summary One Christmas Eve, in a sleepy mountain town, Cindy’s mother is killed and her Christmas stolen by the Mean One, a bloodthirsty green grouch in a red Santa suit. 20 years later, Cindy returns to Newville, where the monster launches another bloody reign of terror that threatens to destroy Christmas. Now Cindy’s got a bold new purpose: tra...

Directed By: Steven LaMorte

Written By: Flip Kobler, Finn Kobler, Steven LaMorte

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Dec 8, 2022
The Mean One has a handful of inspired lines, e.g., “Time to roast this beast!” but the production values, editing, score and photography are average at best, and we’re left with a film that will be remembered mostly for a cleverly twisted marketing hook.
By Richard Roeper FULL REVIEW
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Dec 8, 2022
Aside from The Mean One himself, there was too much not to like in this film.
By Alyse Wax FULL REVIEW
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Dec 8, 2022
No lies; there are a handful of moments that strike a smile. That said, enjoyment is fleeting like the glee of biting into candy only to find, seconds later, that it's black licorice flavor.
By Matt Donato FULL REVIEW
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Dec 9, 2022
A parody only by legal definition, The Mean One has no teeth as a naughty comedy or gory horror.
By Nick Allen FULL REVIEW
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Dec 16, 2022
For a film with such a promising premise, it turns out to be a plodding example of how to squander potential.
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Dec 7, 2022
I did not care for The Mean One mess. I do not like bastardized Seuss, I confess.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Sleight of Hand Productions
Release Date Dec 9, 2022
Duration 1 h 33 m
Rating 16+
Genres
Tagline Slashing through the snow.
Website https://amzn.to/3ZxauKQ
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