Movie Review: Stalking Santa

Stalking Santa 

Ka Bang Entertainment, Cosmic Pictures, USA, 2006.

For thousands of years people have asked: Is Santa Claus real? Santologist Lloyd Darrow, Ph.D. (Chris Clark) has dedicated his life to prove that Santa really exists. His research does not make much money so his faithful wife Barbara (Lisa Clark) has to work for the two of them. Is he a dedicated scientists or a weirdo who stalks department store Santas and people who look like elves? 

Barbara and Lloyd

Clarence

Evidence from ancient Egypt

Many are skeptical about Lloyd's research but is there a conspiracy to hide the truth? Lloyd and his intern Clarence (Daryn Tufts) are mocked but they are determined to find the truth. The crucial experiment on Christmas Eve will reveal if their hard work has been fruitful or not.

This is fairly unknown indie comedy that I found from video rental store surplus shelf I was not expecting much but the film was a very positive surprise. It is a fun mockumentary that parodies the conspiracy theories and UFO-documentaries. It is smarter and funnier than many big budget comedies in these days. Funny dialogue and dry humour is in the style of combining "The X-Files" with "Office" series. Narration by William Shatner gives an authoritative edge. However it could have improved as a bit shorter film. It is a recommended Christmas comedy to watch if you can find it.

The truth is out there and hey, let's be careful out there!

Rating: Very good

Starring: Chris Clark, Daryn Tufts, Lisa Clark, William Shatner, Simon Taylor, Sierra Squires, Ed Mangum, Jed Knudsen, Hans Kelling, Marion Bentley, Timothy Lineback, Travis Eberhard, Marty Patch, Jake Suazo, Bern Kubiak, Phil Shepherd, Matt Mattson, Brett Merritt, Carolyn Smith, Tony Larimer, Mary C. Larimer, Miles Valentine Clark, Yim Su, Ricardo L. Perez, Alex Krova, Jonathan Baty, Hannah McFarland, Joel Bishop, Thomas A. Louisiana, Chris Kendrick, Gavin Bentley, Jennifer Erekson, Kristen Erekson, Mark Hatch, Lita L. Giddins, Rob McFarland, Jeffrey Blake, Marc Raymond, Darryl Woodward, Nancy Woodward, DeLoy Herzog, Jimmy Chunga, Casey Scott, Kay Trujillo, Draker T. Anderson, D. Jay Cook, Ron Bird, Debbie Worthen, Dan Rascon, Bryson Webb 

Director: Greg Kiefer