The official trailer has been released for 'DARK CHRISTMAS' ('MUSTA JOULU'), a new Finnish Christmas slasher from writer-director Keke Soikkeli.
The 94-minute horror feature is heading to the American Film Market (AFM) 2026 with international sales handled by EuroObscura, ahead of a theatrical release in Finland in December 2026.
Set during an exclusive Christmas influencer gala at a secluded manor, the film follows rising social media personality Katariina as she finally gains access to the glamorous world she has dreamed of joining.
But when the evening's scheduled Santa Claus cancels, a mysterious replacement is brought in at the last minute.
After being publicly humiliated by the influencers and turned into viral content, the stand-in Santa's embarrassment turns to rage.
The man in red begins stalking the manor and delivering brutal, blood-soaked “gifts” to those who mocked him, turning the Christmas celebration into a fight for survival.
Trapped inside, Katariina must confront both the killer and the ghosts of her own past as the influencers are hunted down one by one – while seemingly unable to stop posting even as the body count rises.
'DARK CHRISTMAS' combines traditional slasher horror with dark humour and a satirical look at influencer culture, social media obsession and the pursuit of online attention.
The film has been selected for the Rojo Sangre International Fantastic Film Festival in Buenos Aires and the Obscura Film Festival in Berlin.
Writer & Director: Keke Soikkeli
Starring: Tiia Weckström, Kerli Kyllönen, Kastanja Rauhala, Saara Elina, Elmeri Rantalainen, Sampsa Tuomala, Paula Joukanen and others
Genre: Horror / Slasher / Christmas Horror
Runtime: 94 Minutes
Country of Origin: Finland
Production: Nordic Films Productions
International Sales: EuroObscura
Market: AFM 2026
Finnish Theatrical Release: December 2026 – Exact Date TBC
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