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  • 2022
  • 16+
  • Atlas Distribution Company
  • 1 h 33 m
  • 2022
  • 16+
  • Atlas Distribution Company
  • 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, Dr. Seuss, Steven LaMorte

  • 2022
  • 16+
  • Atlas Distribution Company
  • 1 h 33 m
  • 2022
  • 16+
  • Atlas Distribution Company
  • 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, Dr. Seuss, 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
40
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
25
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
16
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 http://www.themeanonemovie.com/
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