HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - eTradeWire -- Just in time for an unholy summer Friday the 13th, the terrifying holiday horror short Grandma's Cookies: A Christmas Tale is now available to watch online.

The film was Directed by Michael Coulombe (Dark Lullabies) ,who will be appearing at Hauntmare Expo in Fresno CA  on July 26-27, and at Grossfest in Pittsburgh PA August 1-3. Grandma's Cookies: A Christmas Tale, stars Eileen Dietz (The Exorcist) as a grandmother whose cozy kitchen hides a chilling secret: she's baking cookies for an evil Santa Claus, played by Bryan Forrest (Never Hike Alone).

Originally conceived as a standalone short, overwhelming audience demand has now transformed the film into a proof of concept for a full-length feature.

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The film also features rising talents Lucas Sequeira and Emily Palumbo, and was written by Brantley Brown (Loves Me Not). It has already carved out a strong presence on the festival circuit, winning:

• 🏆 Best Short Film – Ohio Terror Con
• 🏆 Best Actress (Eileen Dietz) – Shockfest, Las Vegas
• 🏆 Best Short Film – Future of Film Awards 2024

Produced by Ryan Cusick and Matt Chassin, Grandma's Cookies: A Christmas Tale is a dark, stylized descent into festive madness that blends classic horror with holiday cheer—and more than a few deadly surprises.

🎬 Watch Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL0D_qlDXiU



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