My Rating
“Holiday Hacker”
This year is going to be the perfect Christmas for Rick and Tina. The snow is fresh, the cabin is warm, and there isn’t another living soul around for miles. What could possibly go wrong?
As the two lovebirds prepare for a romantic night in the woods, a new episode of America’s Most Deranged Murderers begins. Tonight’s Christmas special promises to be a doozy. Rick heads outside to cut some firewood while Tina settles in to watch the show. Unfortunately, the killer featured in tonight’s episode might be a little closer than she thinks.
Say hello to the Holiday Hacker, Tina…
“Oh No Christmas Tree”
Deep in the Korvatunturi Mountains, a wanted man has laid claim to an abandoned cabin. Or at least that is what he tells himself. Old Scutt McAllister only needs someplace to hide until the heat dies down. Why not make the best of it?
After all, it’s the winter solstice. Time to break out the old Christmas decorations, enjoy a little peace and quiet, and maybe even get into the holiday spirit. All Scutt needs now is the perfect Christmas tree.
Something tells me he should have stayed inside.
“Straw Claus”
Santa Claus. He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake. He knows when you’ve been bad or good, so go to hell for heaven sake.
Apparently, that warning wasn’t enough for these two idiots.
Are a pair of lowlifes really attempting a B&E on Santa’s workshop? Of all the houses in the world to rob, these geniuses picked the one belonging to the guy who literally keeps a list of who’s naughty and nice.
Grab the eggnog and roast some chestnuts, because sh*t is about to get real up in here!
Reviewer Notes
Reviewer Notes
I’m a newer fan of American Mythology Productions, and I’ve enjoyed what I’ve read from them so far. Unfortunately, Scary Christmas V: Killer Claus just didn’t do much for me.
The artwork and overall production are up to the standards I’ve come to expect from the publisher. Unfortunately, the writing doesn’t fare nearly as well. Compared with some of American Mythology’s other horror titles, these stories feel surprisingly sophomoric. A few amusing ideas are buried beneath the blood, snow, and Christmas decorations, but none of the three tales really delivers the punch I was hoping for.
A killer Christmas anthology should leave me checking the chimney and sleeping with the lights on. This one left me checking how many pages were left.
I give Scary Christmas V: Killer Claus a meager two out of five stars. Better luck next Christmas.