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VIOLENT NIGHT 2 Will Draw Inspiration from Westerns
GeekTyrantStory by Joey Paur
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The upcoming Violent Night sequel is set to take a gritty Western turn, shaking up the holiday horror franchise.
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- Director Tommy Wirkola promises the sequel will draw heavy inspiration from classic Westerns, promising a 'darker, grittier' tone than the first film.
- Lead actor David Harbour teases the inclusion of 'rootin' tootin' shootouts' and a 'rough-and-tumble Santa' more akin to a Clint Eastwood character than the jolly old elf.
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Tommy Wirkola, David Harbour, Violent Night 2