The Mean One
2022, English. Directed by Steven LaMorte.
Slashing through the snow.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 109 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Mean One
The Mean One is streaming on Bloodstream in India.
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Cast & crew
- Steven LaMorteDirector
- David Howard ThorntonThe Mean One
- Krystle MartinCindy
- Chase MullinsOfficer Burke
- John BighamDoc
- Erik BakerSheriff Hooper
- Amy SchumacherMayor McBean
- Flip KoblerLou
- Christopher SandersNarrator (voice)
- Stephanie BatesStephanie
- Robert DiTillioDon
- Rachel WinfreeBartender
- Jessie Holder TourtellotteAnchorwoman
Details
- Released
- 9 December 2022
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Finn Kobler, Flip Kobler
- Budget
- $250K
- Box office
- $1M
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What The Mean One is based on
The Mean One is based on How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1957) by Dr. Seuss, published by Random House.
1957
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
By Dr. Seuss
Published by Random House
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Mean One: quick answers
Is The Mean One worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 109 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Mean One?
The Mean One runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Mean One have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Mean One. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Mean One parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Mean One is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Mean One on?
The Mean One is streaming on Bloodstream in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mean One?
If you liked The Mean One, try Gremlins, Trick 'r Treat, Night of the Demons 2.
Who directed The Mean One?
The Mean One (2022) was directed by Steven LaMorte and stars David Howard Thornton, Krystle Martin, Chase Mullins.
What is The Mean One based on?
The Mean One is based on How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1957) by Dr. Seuss, published by Random House.