Stalking Santa
Encyclopedia
Stalking Santa is a 2006
comedy Christmas
feature film that follows one man’s obsession to scientifically prove the existence of the famous Jolly Old Elf. Directed by Greg Kiefer and written by Daryn Tufts
, the film stars Chris Clark, Daryn Tufts
, Lisa Clark, and is narrated by William Shatner
.
style, Stalking Santa follows Lloyd Darrow (Chris Clark) a self-proclaimed "Santologist," who has made it his life's mission - and obsession - to scientifically prove the existence of Santa Claus. It's an obsession that takes him from the hieroglyphics of Egypt to a Midwestern shopping mall at Christmastime, as his friends and family wonder whether he's lost his mind. Throughout this journey Darrow must also deal with his wife Barb (Lisa Clark), who supports him both emotionally and financially, the dysfunctional devotion from his intern Clarence (Daryn Tufts), and a growing resentment from his 12-year-old son Keith (Simon Taylor).
William Shatner is the film's unseen narrator and interviewer.
2006 in film
- Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2006...
comedy Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
feature film that follows one man’s obsession to scientifically prove the existence of the famous Jolly Old Elf. Directed by Greg Kiefer and written by Daryn Tufts
Daryn Tufts
Daryn Tufts is a writer, director, producer, and actor. Tufts’ writing, producing and directing credits include feature films, documentaries, and television commercials and he has acted in several successful independent films...
, the film stars Chris Clark, Daryn Tufts
Daryn Tufts
Daryn Tufts is a writer, director, producer, and actor. Tufts’ writing, producing and directing credits include feature films, documentaries, and television commercials and he has acted in several successful independent films...
, Lisa Clark, and is narrated by William Shatner
William Shatner
William Alan Shatner is a Canadian actor, musician, recording artist, and author. He gained worldwide fame and became a cultural icon for his portrayal of James T...
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Plot
Shot in the mockumentaryMockumentary
A mockumentary , is a type of film or television show in which fictitious events are presented in documentary format. These productions are often used to analyze or comment on current events and issues by using a fictitious setting, or to parody the documentary form itself...
style, Stalking Santa follows Lloyd Darrow (Chris Clark) a self-proclaimed "Santologist," who has made it his life's mission - and obsession - to scientifically prove the existence of Santa Claus. It's an obsession that takes him from the hieroglyphics of Egypt to a Midwestern shopping mall at Christmastime, as his friends and family wonder whether he's lost his mind. Throughout this journey Darrow must also deal with his wife Barb (Lisa Clark), who supports him both emotionally and financially, the dysfunctional devotion from his intern Clarence (Daryn Tufts), and a growing resentment from his 12-year-old son Keith (Simon Taylor).
William Shatner is the film's unseen narrator and interviewer.
Cast
- Chris Clark: Lloyd Darrow, the man obsessed with proving Santa's existence.
- Daryn Tufts: Clarence Onstott, Lloyd's needy, nerdy intern.
- Lisa Clark: Barbara Darrow, Lloyd's ever-patient wife.
- William ShatnerWilliam ShatnerWilliam Alan Shatner is a Canadian actor, musician, recording artist, and author. He gained worldwide fame and became a cultural icon for his portrayal of James T...
: Himself, as narrator. - Simon Taylor: Keith Darrow, Lloyd's son