SECRET SANTA (2018)(Fri 12/12) 7:30 pm Q&A: Director Adam Marcus

GARDENA CINEMA LATE NIGHTS presents a special presentation of SECRET SANTA (2018) on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7:30 pm.

SECRET SANTA is a 2018 American horror movie about April Pope (A. Leslie Kies) and other members of her family, who feel the winter holidays are the most dreadful time of the year. April's mother (Debra Sullivan) has her own unique brand of unmaternal behavior. April heads for her mother’s house with boyfriend Ty (Michael Rady) in tow. It’s like marching toward the gallows but with presents and eggnog along the way. Yet while everyone else braces themselves for another helping of torturous togetherness and the matriarch’s infamous “darts” — a euphemism for her pointed and often devastating criticisms — a certain someone in this wacky clan has come up with a new family activity. One that involves spiking the family's Christmas punch with a military grade drug will bring new meaning to the phrase “surviving the holidays.” Directed by Adam Marcus and written by Marcus and Debra Sullivan.

Please stay after the screening for a special screening of NAUGHTY OR NICE: THE MAKING OF SECRET SANTA (72 mins) and Q&A with Director and writer Adam Marcus and co-writer Debra Sullivan. Also appearing in person will be cast and crew from SECRET SANTA.

THIS IS AN INDOOR CINEMA EXHIBITION. PLEASE PURCHASE ONE (1) TICKET PER PERSON.

ONE (1) admission ticket is required PER PERSON! If tickets are not available on Eventbrite, please purchase your tickets at the box office on the day of the event.

FAQ's

WHAT TIME DOES THE MOVIE START?

SECRET SANTA starts on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7:30 pm.

WHAT TIME CAN I ARRIVE?

Attendees will be allowed to enter the auditorium up to 30 minutes prior to show time.

WHERE DO I PARK?

Free parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the Gardena Cinema on the north side.

WHERE IS GARDENA CINEMA?

Gardena Cinema is located at 14948 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249.

HOW DO I REDEEM MY TICKET?

Upon purchase, ticket will be emailed to you as a PDF attachment from Eventbrite. When you arrive to the event, please show the entrance attendant the bar code on your ticket at the entrance to the cinema, either by holding up your printed version, or by displaying it on your phone or smart device. Attendant will scan it to check you in, and you'll be good to go into the auditorium!

CAN I BRING FOOD / SNACKS?

NO! This is an indoor screening. Please do not bring outside food or drinks inside the cinema. Tasty refreshments and fresh popped popcorn will be sold at the cinema snack bar.

WILL YOU HAVE RESTROOMS?

YES! Gardena Cinema's lobby, snack bar, and restrooms will be open.

MAY I BRING MY PET WITH ME?

Sorry, PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE ACTUAL CINEMA BUILDING, (where restrooms and snack bar are located).

WILL YOU BE HOSTING MORE OF THESE?

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