Christmas Chaos: Making 'The Mean One'

2025 0h 46m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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The Mean One (2022) -- a twisted horror parody of the Grinch -- shocked the world with heart and humor. Now, uncover the hilarious, chaotic true story of the scrappy indie crew that made this holiday horror film with big dreams and a tiny budget.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Finn Kobler
Self
Flip Kobler
Self
Amy Schumacher
Self
Christopher Sheffield
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Terence J. Rotolo
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Chase Mullins
Self
David Howard Thornton
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Steven LaMorte
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 46-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released last year.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Finn Kobler and Flip Kobler and Amy Schumacher carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt35084356 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Steven LaMorte directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 46-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released last year.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Finn Kobler and Flip Kobler and Amy Schumacher carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt35084356 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.