Sint
Sint released on DVD as Saint in Europe and Saint Nick in the United States is a 2010 Dutch dark comedy horror film about Sinterklaas, a character comparable to Santa Claus in Englishspeaking countries. The film was directed by Dick Maas and marked his return to the horror genre, in which he gained acclaim with his debut De Lift 1983 and Amsterdamned 1988. The story distorts the popular traditions of Sinterklaas and portrays him as a ghost who murders large numbers of people when his annual celebration night coincides with a full moon.
The public is unaware of this and annually celebrates the Sinterklaas tradition onDecember, with adults not believing that Sinterklaas exists but making little children believe that he is benevolent. The Zwarte Pieten are not blackened by soot from chimneys but as a result of the fire in which they were killed. Niklas crosier has sharp edges and is a weapon. OnDecember Sinterklaas and the Zwarte Pieten do not stand out, as many people are dressed like them for the celebration.The last time the ghostly gang returned was in 1968. Hundreds of people were killed, including the whole family of a little boy, Goert, who is now a police officer. The authorities downplay the incidents, and they, as well as the Roman Catholic Church, keep the possible involvement of Niklas a secret. ........
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