Christmas Evil
Seen it?1980 | 94 min | Horror, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.5 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Terrifier 3, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Garbed in his red suit, Harry, a toy factory worker, decides that the only thing he can do to save the spirit of Christmas is to become Santa Claus himself and make all of the naughty townspeople pay... in blood!
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lewis Jackson
- Brandon MaggartHarry Stadling
- Jeffrey DeMunnPhilip Stadling
- Dianne HullJackie Stadling
- Andy FenwickDennis Stadling
- Brian NevilleMarc Stadling
- Joe JamrogFrank Stoller
- Wally MoranPhilip Stadling Jr.
- Gus SaludHarry Stadling Jr.
- Ellen McElduffHarry's Mother
- Brian HartiganHarry's Father