Stalking Santa Report

The screening last Thursday of Stalking Santa, was even more fun than I guessed it would be. The movie was great. And the question and answer session afterwards was wonderful. It was fun to hear Chris talk about working with his wife Lisa — who plays his wife in the movie. It was interesting to hear the writer and cast member, Daryn Tufts, talk about making a feature film on a teeny tiny budget. And so cool to hear how he got William Shatner involved. There is a bunch of vintage footage in the movie and it was fascinating to hear how they created it. I love when I can get some insight into how something like this was made.

William Shatner is the narrator and executive producer. He does an excellent job and lends such gravity to the whole film. But for sure, the stars are Chris and Lisa and Daryn. And they shine! I've never watched a movie before that starred my friends and I wondered if I would feel strange watching them act out a certain role on the big screen — but they were fantastic. They were perfectly cast.

We came home with the DVD — signed by Mr. Clark of course — and it pretty much played nonstop at our house all weekend. Everyone has their favorite lines — including the one where the assistant says, "How do I explain Lloyd? You might as well ask me to explain Einstein, or Alex Trebek."

The movie is just right for tweens to adults. If you're dying for more info on the film or the actors, or want to see the Santa Papyrus and Santa Cave Paintings up close, you can get your fill by downloading the press kit from the Stalking Santa site.




Stalking Santa is terrific. You've got to see it. It's hilarious. Find the DVD it here.


Olive, who thought she was very fancy to get to stay up late, pictured here with screen star Christopher Clark, at the Stalking Santa New York Premiere.