Fatman(2020) Apr 2026

: The film satirizes modern greed and the loss of the "true spirit" of the holidays.

: It is described as a "neo-Western" action-thriller set during Christmas, often compared to films like Die Hard but with a more bizarre, deadpan tone. Fatman(2020)

: Living in rural Alaska with his wife Ruth, Chris Cringle faces a world where "naughty" behavior is rising, leading to fewer gifts and lower government subsidies. To pay the bills, he accepts a contract to have his elves manufacture parts for the U.S. military. : The film satirizes modern greed and the

: A spoiled, wealthy 12-year-old named Billy Wenan receives a lump of coal for his bad behavior. Enraged, he hires a specialized hitman (the "Skinny Man") to assassinate Santa. 🎭 Main Cast Description Mel Gibson Chris Cringle To pay the bills, he accepts a contract

A weary, hard-drinking, and realistic version of Santa Claus. Jonathan Miller An eccentric hitman with a personal vendetta against Chris. Marianne Jean-Baptiste Ruth Cringle Chris’s supportive and pragmatic wife. Chance Hurstfield Billy Wenan The cold, manipulative child who initiates the hit. 🔍 Key Themes & Reception