The Night Before Christmas (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film
Released in 2008, The Night Before Christmas is a fantasy and horror film directed by Mary Harron, running about 5 minutes.
What it’s about. Produced for Glass Eye Pix as part of their 2008 Creepy Christmas Online Film Festival, in which each short was inspired by the inhabitants of a Christmas diorama advent calendar. Each filmmaker was assigned a specific date and given the props that were used in that window to use in their short. This is the twenty-fourth film in the series.
Who’s in it. The Night Before Christmas stars Ella Walsh as Little Red Haired Girl, Eggy Godlee as Boy with Box of Teeth, Olive Godlee as Girl with Skull Doll and Ruby Walsh as Girl with Jar of Limbs.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Night Before Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night Before Christmas tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night Before Christmas (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Night Before Christmas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Night Before Christmas?
- The Night Before Christmas stars Ella Walsh, Eggy Godlee, Olive Godlee and Ruby Walsh.
- When was The Night Before Christmas released?
- The Night Before Christmas was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.