Christmas Evil (You Better Watch Out)

  • Rated R
  • 1hr 40m

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Lewis Jackson

Producer:

Pete Kameron, Burt Kleiner

Runtime:

1hr 40m

Synopsis

A toy factory worker, mentally scarred as a child upon learning Santa Claus is not real, suffers a nervous breakdown after being belittled at work, and embarks on a Yuletide killing spree.

Cast

  • Brandon Maggart
  • Jeffrey DeMunn
  • Dianne Hull
  • Andy Fenwick
  • Brian Neville
  • Joe Jamrog
  • Wally Moran
  • Gus Salud
  • Ellen McElduff
  • Brian Hartigan

Letterboxd User Reviews

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3.1
  • Dec 24, 2016

    Christmas Evil is sad, touching, startling, and heartwarming all at once. Not a slasher film, but a Taxi Driver/Maniac-esque character study digging into the mind of a broken human who slips into madness via one damn fine performance from Fiona Apple’s father, Brandon…

    794 Likes
    Ian West
    Ian West
    Dec 19, 2015

    Children witnessing ordinary sexual activity (most typically involving other immediate family members, and on or near a holiday) has tragically cost the lives of literally thousands of innocent movie characters. The trauma of seeing mommy kissing Santa Claus is all too…

    509 Likes
    matt lynch
    matt lynch
    Dec 6, 2020

    Going Travis Bickle mode because my mom got her back walls blown out by Santa. One of the best endings in trash movie history. Full discussion on episode 152 of my podcast SLEAZOIDS.

    509 Likes
    Josh Lewis
    Josh Lewis
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    Only half joking when I say this is better than Taxi Driver.

    373 Likes
    Brett Wright
    Brett Wright
    Dec 22, 2022

    You either die a factory worker or you live long enough to see yourself become Santa.

    364 Likes
    CinemaVoid 🏴‍☠️
    CinemaVoid 🏴‍☠️

    this movie is a work of art, i saw it & said, look at that van go! but seriously,

    274 Likes
    pd187
    pd187
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    Dec 3, 2017

    The first time I saw this was about 10 years ago and I really didn’t care for it. However, over time, I have come to enjoy this more and more. Now, I really find it pretty awesome and a required holiday season watch! This plot synopses I usually see for this indicate…

    225 Likes
    Tony the Terror
    Tony the Terror
    Dec 11, 2022

    69th Review for The Collab Weekly Movie Watch GAAARBAAGE DAYYY!!!!! ....wait, no, sorry… wrong Christmas slasher. EVIL DIES TONIGHT! ...nope... my bad, wrong holiday. But seriously, this was something else. The way this movie manages to be both endearing and…

    201 Likes
    Rafael "Mister Movie" Jovine
    Rafael "Mister Movie" Jovine
    Nov 28, 2021

    The carnage quotient is low, but that's okay: from the outset, it's leaning toward character study rather than traditional slasher fare, more Schrader than schlock. Brandon Maggart's sensitive, implosive performance is fascinating, holding everything together when the…

    181 Likes
    anna nomaly
    anna nomaly

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Top Reviews
  • Xavier Davis
    Xavier Davis liked
    Christmas Evil

    A really fun and interesting Christmas commentary on capitalism and greed that remains pertinent today

    1Y
    Horror for the Holidays
    Horror for the Holidays loved
    Christmas Evil

    It might not be what you are wanting from a Christmas Horror movie but if you want to watch Taxi Driver/The Joker meets The Santa Clause you’ve come to the right place. A classic of the Christmas Horror genre.

    3Y
    Orlando Ramone
    Orlando Ramone liked
    Christmas Evil

    A Christmas slasher classic, staring Fiona Apple’s dad. I highly recommend watching it with John Water’s audio commentary (if you have the Blu-ray).

    4Y
  • I Am Mervin 2
    I Am Mervin 2 liked
    Christmas Evil

    it’s not incredible or anything but a fun time. Silent Night, Deadly Night is way better

    29D
    Jen
    Jen liked
    Christmas Evil

    This was better than I expected. Worth the watch if you like Christmas horror movies!

    1Y
    JJ Jet-Plane
    JJ Jet-Plane disliked
    Christmas Evil

    they show this movie in hell because watching it is the ultimate punishment

    10M
  • Ghost
    Ghost liked
    Christmas Evil

    Mega feel bad for this dude happy he achieved his dream of being Santa

    3Y
    Vin
    Vin disliked
    Christmas Evil

    what in the goddamn hell did I just watch- 🧍💀

    3Y
    femur guzzla
    femur guzzla loved
    Christmas Evil

    so fun yet so sad this freak i love itt

    10M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Christmas Evil (You Better Watch Out) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Christmas Evil (You Better Watch Out)?
The movie is 1hr 40min long.
What's Christmas Evil (You Better Watch Out) about?
A toy factory worker, mentally scarred as a child upon learning Santa Claus is not real, suffers a nervous breakdown after being belittled at work, and embarks on a Yuletide killing spree.
Who's the cast of Christmas Evil (You Better Watch Out)?
  • Brandon Maggart as Harry Stadling
  • Jeffrey DeMunn as Philip Stadling
  • Dianne Hull as Jackie Stadling
  • Andy Fenwick as Dennis Stadling
  • Brian Neville as Marc Stadling
  • Joe Jamrog as Frank Stoller
  • Wally Moran as Philip Stadling Jr.
  • Gus Salud as Harry Stadling Jr.
  • Ellen McElduff as Harry's Mother
  • Brian Hartigan as Harry's Father
Who's the director behind Christmas Evil (You Better Watch Out)?
Lewis Jackson directed Christmas Evil (You Better Watch Out).
Who produced Christmas Evil (You Better Watch Out)?
Pete Kameron and Burt Kleiner produced Christmas Evil (You Better Watch Out).