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PRAY AND TEAR with "Christmas Of The Dead"

Writer's picture: Albin GlasellAlbin Glasell

Updated: Jan 23

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to church…


Christmas Of The Dead is a darkly humorous short film that brings the undead to Christmas morning. Directed and written by Albin Glasell, this action-horror blends Nordic folklore with a playful twist, inspired by the old legend of "De Dödas Julotta," where the dead rise from their graves for a holiday service. Imagine Kill Bill meets Shaun Of The Dead — but all set against the cozy, candle-lit backdrop of Christmas!


🧟 The Plot: When Liv, a rebellious teenager reluctantly attending a Christmas sermon, encounters a horde of ghouls, she’s unexpectedly reunited with her long-lost mother, Elina. What follows is a chaotic, heartwarming, and action-packed journey where Liv learns to believe in herself — and discovers that kicking some undead butt is all in a day’s work.


✨ Our Vision: This film isn't just a tribute to classic zombie flicks but also a love letter to Christmas, with all its warm, chaotic, and sometimes lonely contradictions. Our goal is to create a fun, fast-paced short film that mixes thrilling action, splashes of comedy, and some heartfelt moments. We aim to blend practical effects with rich VFX to make every zombie encounter memorable. The music? Loud, dynamic, and even a little bit organ-heavy — perfect for a Christmas showdown!


📅 Release & Goals: Filming has begun and is set to wrap up in early november 2024, with post-production taking its sweet time to perfect the VFX. We plan to release the film on Christmas Day 2025, bright and early, on Sägen Film's YouTube channel. Before that, we'll hit the festival circuit, spreading festive fear across the globe. Our goal is to celebrate the blend of Nordic folklore with modern action cinema, making Christmas Of The Dead a must-watch for genre enthusiasts and holiday horror fans alike.


This film has been made possible by our lovely backers at Kickstarter and made with support from Region Halland and Varbergs Kommun.


Stay tuned, and have a killer Christmas! 🎄🔪🧟‍♀️


Experience how Lilly Bengtssons "Liv" becomes the GHOULSLAYER, Christmas 2025.
Experience how Lilly Bengtssons "Liv" becomes the GHOULSLAYER, Christmas 2025.

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