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Peereddi I was totally surprised at how great this film.You could feel your paranoia rise as the film went on and as you gradually learned the details of the real situation.

Humbersi The first must-see film of the year.

tavm Through some links at Cartoon Brew, I discovered the name K. Gordon Murray who was known for some of the schlockiest films of the '60s and early '70s. Santa's Magic Kingdom was the first of these I found on YouTube. It basically takes place in Santa's Village in the summer in either the Midwestern or southern California U.S. since it was filmed in those places. There's also Puss in Boots, the Easter Bunny, Stinky the Skunk (familiar to Murray enthusiasts), the Ferocious Wolf (really a softie), and "the greatest magician of all" Merlin. It seems an ogre (a wooden dinosaur in one scene) is threatening to make the children bad "like me" so Merlin tries to put a stop to that while everyone watches. Then we hear a sappy song from the princess about "whistlin" as this painfully amateurish short mercifully ends. The obvious bad dubbing of the voices do not match the faces here at all and every scene screams "one-take". Makes me wish "Mystery Science Theater 3000" was still on the air because this one definitely calls for riffing by Joel/Mike and the 'bots. Merlin, especially, deserves all the talking back with his attitude! Avoid at all costs.

kitkat981 Santa's Magic Kingdom has the look and feel of a bad, experimental student film. It has absolutely nothing to do with Christmas, despite featuring Santa and his reindeer and being shot in a snow village amusement park (in the middle of summer). What little plot there is involves an ogre (portrayed by Big Wooden Dinosaur) attacking the village, although we never actually see it for more than a few seconds. Merlin's battle with the ogre takes place entirely off camera, while the townsfolk stand around and vacantly look at each other instead of reacting, which I think is what's meant to happen. However, when its over, the jubilation goes on for what seems like five minutes. Puss n'Boots is another main character in this lackluster tale, as well as the narrator. Other familiar faces such as Mrs. Claus (in horn rimmed specs) and the Easter Bunny, as well as some unfamiliar ones, such as Stinky the Skunk make cameo appearances. The highlight of the production comes at the very end when Pretty Princess sings a song that has no melody and is joined by the inhabitants of the village in a chorus of whistling.

Clete Reid This is one of the most terrifying films I've had the pleasure of seeing. From the Stinky Skunk clearly spawned in hell to the rest of the morally depraved cast, this is one film sure to damage children emotionally for generations to come.It doesn't appear that the original script was even remotely close to what was eventually dubbed in. The original dialogue must not have really underscored the timeless conflict of Santa, Cinderella, Merlin, and Random Employees vs. the Giant Wooden Ogre the way the filmmakers originally intended.The vulcanized rubber tires on Cinderella's carriage are a profound reminder that the themes in the story continue to challenge us in the modern world, and the rail that keeps the malnourished reindeer from pulling Santa off the cement path is a magical homage to those glorious Victorian Christmases of old.I recommend this film to anyone that may have any dangerous delusions that the "friendly" characters of his youth are benign and jolly creatures that serve to enrich our lives. Don't throw that at me, Merlin.

damiend-1 I watched this late one night after seeing it listed in the "Something Weird" section of On Demand. This was supposed to be a kid's Christmas short. It was just plain BIZARRE. It was a combination of costumed characters I remember from my childhood, low budget horror soundtrack, and Blair Witch camera work. I LMAO and got creep-ed out all at the same time. What more could you ask for? If you grew up thinking Walt Disney was the best thing going, leave this one alone. If, like myself, you think John Waters is a film genius you MUST see this. I swear there were clips of this in "A Dirty Shame". I'm still not quite sure why the Easter Bunny lives in Santa's Kingdom..