Christmas Evil

1980·Movie
1h 34min·R
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Christmas Evil fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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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!
SlasherChristmas HorrorPsychological ThrillerCult ClassicDarkly DisturbingViolentUnsettlingBleak

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Christmas Evil

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Christmas Evil legally?

Christmas Evil is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and AMC+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and FlixHouse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Christmas Evil worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Christmas Evil rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Christmas Evil?

1 h 34 min

Christmas Evil runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Christmas Evil?

Critics57
Audiences46

Not quite. Critics rate Christmas Evil higher (57) than audiences (46). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Christmas Evil in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Christmas Evil?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Christmas Evil in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Christmas Evil use?

Protected by a ChildUnusually Uninteresting SightHorror Doesn't Settle for Simple TuesdayCovers Always LieSanity SlippageInnocence LostBrain BleachOffscreen CrashAmbiguous EndingTorches and PitchforksStuck in a ChimneyAlternate DVD Commentaryand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Christmas Evil, including Protected by a Child, Unusually Uninteresting Sight, Horror Doesn't Settle for Simple Tuesday.

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