Elves

They're Not Working For Santa...Anymore

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Horror

While conducting a pagan ritual in the woods with her friends, Kirsten inadvertently awakens the spirit of a demonic Christmas elf involved in a neo-Nazi plot to bring about the master race. After the rent-a-Santa in her department store is murdered, an unemployed, alcoholic ex-cop takes the job and the two set out to unravel the mystery.

Released: Oct 24, 1989

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Dan Haggerty

Mike McGavin

Julie Austin

Kirsten

Deanna Lund

Kirsten's Mother

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