---
title: "Santa Claws"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/santa-claws-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 27766
imdb_id: "tt0117549"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 83
community_rating: 3.2
vote_count: 21
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Santa Claws (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/santa-claws-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Santa Claws" (1996).
Persona: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Santa Claws (also known as 'Tis the Season).
Year/Release Date: 1996 (US release 10/22/1996).
Genre: Horror, slasher.
Director/Writer: John A. Russo.
Cast: Debbie Rochon (plays a scream queen B-movie actress), Grant Kramer, John Mowod.
Runtime: 1h 23m.
Plot: A young man finds his divorced mother having sex with a man in a Santa Claus hat and shoots them both dead. Years later, believing he is Santa Claus, he becomes obsessed with an erotic horror film star named Raven and begins stalking her.
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Santa Claws, also known as 'Tis the Season, is a 1996 horror slasher film written and directed by John A. Russo.
Sentence 2 (Cast/Genre):

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John A. Russo

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Debbie Rochon** as *Raven Quinn*
- **Grant Kramer** as *Wayne*
- **John Mowod** as *Eric Quinn*
- **Dawn Michelucci** as *Angela Quinn*
- **Savannah Calhoun** as *Savannah Quinn*
- **Marilyn Eastman** as *Mrs. Quinn*
- **Julie Wallace Deklavon** as *Peggy Quinn*
- **Christopher Boyle** as *Young Wayne*
- **Terri Lewandowski** as *Wayne's Mother*
- **Ed Lewandowski** as *Uncle Joe*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Santa Claws online?
Santa Claws is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Santa Claws worth watching?
Santa Claws holds a community rating of 3.2/10 based on 21 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Santa Claws and when was it released?
Santa Claws is a feature film with a runtime of 83 minutes. It was released in 1996. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Santa Claws?
Santa Claws was directed by John A. Russo.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Santa Claws — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/27766)
- [Santa Claws (1996 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claws_(1996_film))
- [Santa Claws (1996) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117549/fullcredits/cast)
- [Santa Claws (1996) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/27766-santa-claws/cast)
- [Santa Claws (1996) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/santa-claws/credits)
- [Santa Claws (1996) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/santa-claws/1117734/credits/)

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