[1][2] It is noted for its similarities to the 1990 American film Home Alone,[3] the makers of which Manzor once threatened with legal action on the grounds of plagiarism,[4][5] alleging they "remade my movie.

The vagrant subsequently steals a Santa suit, paints his hair and beard white, and hitches a ride to Julie's home in the back of a delivery van, the driver of which he kills upon reaching the de Frémont residence.

The man then murders Julie's groundskeeper and her chef, breaks into her home through the chimney, and stabs J.R. to death in front of Thomas, who is convinced the intruder is an enraged Santa.

"[10] In a review written for Dread Central, Tyler Doupe opined that while the film was "far-fetched in almost every way imaginable" it was still "an awful lot of fun" and "the kind of movie that wants you to turn off your brain and enjoy.

"[11] Angel Melanson of Fangoria was complimentary towards the film, writing, "if this isn't already in your top three holiday horror rotation, get on it"[12] and further stating, "Paying homage to American action movies of the '80s, with clever gadgets, a truly horrifying killer Santa, and booby traps (pre-dating Christmas classic Home Alone), whatever your chosen title is for this one, it's a guaranteed good time.