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Ring in the holiday season with these three great action movies that you can watch on Christmas Day. But not necessarily with the whole family.

From classic Christmas-movie Santas to obscure versions of Kris Kringle, these are the best jolly (usually) old (usually) men (usually).

The best new movies to watch at home this weekend, including the streaming debut of Violent Night, Netflix’s new sci-fi movie, Kids vs. Aliens on VOD, and more.

Violent Night is loaded with action, side-splitting humor, and Christmas movie references. Here are some of the best.

David Harbour is a fighting Santa Claus in the R-rated Christmas action movie Violent Night, co-starring John Leguizamo.

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters director Tommy Wirkola and Sonic the Hedgehog’s writers had a killer idea: What if Santa was a drunk, violent Viking in a Die Hard-style action movie? The results don’t live up to the premise. Co-starring John Leguizamo and Beverly D’Angelo. In theaters Dec. 2.

Many cinephiles prefer feel-good family films or romantic comedies during the Christmas season, but for those who love a film with a twist, there is Tommy Wirkola’s Violent Night.

A jaded Santa Claus has to save the day in Violent Night. Is this holiday action comedy worth a look? Jeffrey Harris has his official review.

'Violent Night' is surprisingly inspiring and funny for something sold on its bloodlust – which does need to be taken into account.

A little bit of Santa mixed with a lot of Die Hard and Home Alone yields a very bloody Christmas actioner.