The Mean One
“Slashing through the snow.”
Synopsis
In a sleepy mountain town, Cindy witnesses the murder of her parents by a blood-thirsty green figure in a red Santa suit. Twenty years later, the Christmas-hating monster begins to terrorize the town once more. Cindy finds new purpose in stopping the creature and saving the holiday.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-28
Top Cast
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David Howard Thornton
The Mean One
Krystle Martin
Cindy
Chase Mullins
Officer Burke
John Bigham
Doc
Erik Baker
Sheriff Hooper
Amy Schumacher
Mayor McBean
Flip Kobler
Lou
Christopher Sanders
Narrator (voice)
Stephanie Bates
Stephanie
Robert DiTillio
Don
Rachel Winfree
Bartender
Jessie Holder Tourtellotte
Anchorwoman
Allyson Sereboff
Nurse
Saphina Chanadet
Young Cindy
Steven Busby
Anchorman
Victoria Ippolito
Waitress Emily
Alexandra Vaughan
Hiker Girl
Brian Waters
Dick Santa
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 298 DaysDecember 9, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 3, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 7, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4x
+$751K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven LaMorte
- Screenplay & Story
- Finn Kobler, Flip Kobler, Dr. Seuss
- Original Score
- Yael Benamour
- Original Title
- The Mean One
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- XYZ Films, Sleight of Hand Productions, Amy Rose Productions, Kali Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven LaMorte
Finn Kobler, Flip Kobler, Dr. Seuss
Yael Benamour
Mathew Roscoe
Martine Melloul, Zach Stampone, Steven LaMorte, Gato Scatena, Amy Schumacher
Department Leadership Roster
Steven LaMorte
Director
Finn Kobler
Writer
Flip Kobler
Writer
Martine Melloul
Producer
Steven LaMorte
Producer
Amy Schumacher
Producer
Terence J. Rotolo
Stunt Coordinator
Yael Benamour
Original Music Composer
Mathew Roscoe
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mean One
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mean One about?
In a sleepy mountain town, Cindy witnesses the murder of her parents by a blood-thirsty green figure in a red Santa suit. Twenty years later, the Christmas-hating monster begins to terrorize the town once more. Cindy finds new purpose in stopping the creature and saving the holiday.
Who directed The Mean One?
The Mean One was directed by Steven LaMorte.
Who stars in The Mean One?
The principal cast of The Mean One includes David Howard Thornton, Krystle Martin, Chase Mullins, John Bigham, Erik Baker.
When was The Mean One released and how long is it?
The Mean One was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Mean One?
The Mean One had a reported production budget of $250K and grossed $1M at the worldwide box office (4 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Mean One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mean One was composed by Yael Benamour.
Is The Mean One based on a book or true story?
The Mean One is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Dr. Seuss".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mean One?
The Mean One holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).