Christmas Evil (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1980, Christmas Evil is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Lewis Jackson, running about 100 minutes. “Better Watch Out... Better Not Cry... Or You May DIE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 in it. Christmas Evil stars Brandon Maggart as Harry Stadling, Jeffrey DeMunn as Philip Stadling, Dianne Hull as Jackie Stadling and Andy Fenwick as Dennis Stadling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Christmas Evil has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Christmas Evil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Christmas Evil tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Christmas Evil (1980)?
- In US, Christmas Evil is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Christmas Evil worth watching?
- Christmas Evil holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Christmas Evil?
- Christmas Evil stars Brandon Maggart, Jeffrey DeMunn, Dianne Hull, Andy Fenwick and Brian Neville.
- When was Christmas Evil released?
- Christmas Evil was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.