🎄 Believe (Or Bust)! A Holiday Review of the Santa Mystery Mockumentary You Never Knew You Needed

Santa … real or not? The ultimate holiday mystery unfolds in Stalking Santa. Do you believe? Source: Cosmic Pictures.

Co-writer and actor Daryn Tufts brings extra charm to Stalking Santa, proving he can play an anxious intern, write a mockumentary, and still somehow be the same guy who teaches Utah how to save energy as “Thermwise.”

By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | December 2025

If you have ever wondered what would happen if someone investigated Santa Claus with the intensity of a UFO hunter who swears the government is hiding sleigh debris, then Stalking Santa is the holiday gift you never knew you wanted. William Shatner narrates the chaos with such dramatic authority that you will start to believe Santa might actually have a classified file somewhere in Washington.

William Shatner wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving from his kitchen, standing proudly before a thoroughly conquered turkey. The same commanding voice that narrates Stalking Santa clearly extends to holiday feasts. Source: Instagram

🧑‍🔬 The Plot

Meet Dr. Lloyd Darrow, a dedicated “Santologist” who approaches Christmas legend the way a scientist might investigate the Bermuda Triangle. He gathers clues, examines evidence, interviews “witnesses,” and somehow keeps a straight face the entire time.

Dr. Lloyd Darrow, played by Chris Clark, fully commits to proving that Santa Claus really exists in Stalking Santa. | Source: Cosmic Pictures

Backing him up is Clarence Onstott, played by co-writer Daryn Tufts, whose nervous energy and awkward charm make him the perfect sidekick in this hunt for holiday truth.
Hovering above the chaos is the smooth, authoritative voice of William Shatner, who narrates the investigation with the seriousness of a man reading the Constitution, even when the “evidence” involves cookie crumbs and dubious sleigh sightings.

Co-writer and actor Daryn Tufts brings extra charm to Stalking Santa, proving he can play an anxious intern, write a mockumentary, and still somehow be the same guy who teaches Utah how to save energy as “Thermwise.”. Source: IMDb

🎭 The Vibe

The movie is styled like a mockumentary, which means everyone acts as if Santa-related conspiracies are the most important events in the world. The result is a deadpan holiday comedy that pokes gentle fun at both Christmas traditions and the people who think Bigfoot is living in their shed.
It is festive. It is ridiculous. It is surprisingly endearing.

Barbara Darrow, played by Lisa Clark, listens as her husband Dr. Lloyd Darrow, played by Chris Clark, passionately pontificates about proving Santa Claus exists in Stalking Santa. Source: Cosmic Pictures.

📺 Where You Can Watch It

🎁 Why It Is a Hidden Holiday Treat

Stalking Santa (2006)
Directed by Greg Kiefer, Written by Daryn Tufts and Matt Whitaker, Produced by Rick McFarland, Starring Chris Clark (Dr. Lloyd Darrow), Daryn Tufts (Clarence Onstott), Lisa Clark (Barbara Darrow), with narration by William Shatner. Production Companies: Cosmic Pictures and Ka Bang Entertainment 

If you are tired of the same three holiday movies, Stalking Santa is a breath of fresh, festive air. With William Shatner’s hilariously dramatic narration guiding the way, this quirky mockumentary is perfect for fans of conspiracies, offbeat humor, or the kind of laughs that show up at an office holiday party after someone spikes the punch. It’s a hidden holiday treat that will have you questioning, laughing, and maybe even believing.

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