The World’s Scariest Santa in Asbury Park
I photographed this frightening St. Nick on the boardwalk at the Asbury Park (NJ) Zombie Walk in the fall. Just in time for Christmas 2025, he may be the world’s scariest Santa Claus, a figure far removed from cozy holiday cheer.
A Santa You Would Not Want to Meet
This is one fellow I would not want to encounter in a dark chimney. The unsettling costume and intense presence fit perfectly with the eerie spirit of the event.
Shot on Rolleiflex and Expired Film
The portrait was made on a Rolleiflex 2.8D using expired Kodak 400NC film. The unpredictable color and texture add to the unsettling mood. Photographed by Phil Cantor.
