The ending of the action comedy film Violent Night sees Santa Claus triumph over the team of mercenaries who took a wealthy family hostage on Christmas Eve. After a night of bloody battles using improvised weapons, Santa finally confronts the mercenary leader Scrooge in a flaming workshop. Scrooge meets a grisly end on a woodchipper, allowing Santa to rescue the family’s young daughter. With his Christmas mission accomplished, Santa returns to the sky in his sleigh, ho ho ho-ing in satisfaction and promising to return next year. The ending completes Santa’s transformation from jaded cynic to heroic protector, suggesting that even the most disillusioned soul can rediscover their purpose. As he flies off into the night, the magic of Christmas is renewed through compassion and the power of belief. Santa’s violent defense of Christmas spirit and innocence allows goodness to prevail over greed and cruelty. The film concludes on a feel-good note as Santa returns to being the cherished symbol of holiday cheer, albeit a more rugged, badass version.