The Seversons thought they’d found peace in a quiet suburban neighborhood. Then the Kringles moved in. And started decorating — all year round. The full trailer for Christmas at the Kringles, released today by Briarcliff Entertainment, confirms what the teaser hinted at: this isn’t a holiday movie. It’s a horror comedy with a Santa who’s not on the nice list. Ever. Directed by Kevin Lewis, the filmmaker behind Willy’s Wonderland. The film follows Ron Livingston and Rachel Bilson as a family whose new neighbours, the Kringles, turn festive cheer into something far more sinister. Their son gets too attached to the Christmas obsession. Mark (Livingston) goes to confront them. He finds a dinner invitation. And a cult-like indoctrination scheme. Cue rogue Santa, played by Rob Riggle, in a high-stakes fight to save his family from eternal tinsel. The tone? Unhinged. The visuals? A kaleidoscope of red, green, and dread. David Wain, Thomas Lennon, Donald Faison, Beverly D’Angelo, all in on the madness. The screenplay is by Zack Imbrogno (Apt, Slayers). Production is under Briarcliff Entertainment. Theatrical release: October 30, 2026. That’s Halloween weekend. So yes, it’s a horror movie. But also a Christmas one. Which means you’re either going to love it or spend the next month avoiding every tree with lights. No middle ground. The trailer doesn’t just tease. It demands attention. And if it lives up to its promise, it might be the most chaotic thing in cinemas this fall. Whether that’s good or bad depends on how much you enjoy being scared by reindeer-shaped mannequins. FirstShowing.net described it as “totally bonkers,” while JoBlo.com called it “a very strange Christmas horror comedy.” Both agree: it’s unlike anything else coming out this season. Lewis previously directed The Method, Downward Angel, Malibu Spring Break, Dark Heart, The Drop, The Third Nail, The Accursed, Oak, Pig Hill, and Misdirection. Imbrogno’s writing credits include Apt and Slayers. The film is produced by Andrew Ortenberg, Tom Ortenberg, Liam Finn, Jordan Dykstra, and director Kevin Lewis. The cast includes Arden Myrin as another key member of the Kringles’ circle. What happens when a family tries to escape a neighbourhood where Christmas never ends? The answer lies in a dinner party that feels less like celebration and more like ritual. The trailer shows Mark stepping into a house lit with garlands, snowmen, and blinking lights, only to find himself face-to-face with a version of Santa that’s neither jolly nor kind. The film promises action, absurdity, and a level of commitment to seasonal dread that few movies dare attempt. Whether it lands depends on whether audiences are ready to trade warmth for weirdness. One thing’s certain: no one will forget the Kringles. Not after the first scene. Not after the last. The question now isn’t if it’ll play. It’s whether anyone will want to watch it without flinching at the sight of a candy cane.