Don't Open Till Christmas (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1984, Don't Open Till Christmas is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Edmund Purdom, running about 86 minutes. “…t'was the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring… they were all dead!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Somebody with very little Christmas spirit is killing anyone in a Santa suit one London holiday season, and Scotland Yard has to stop him before he makes his exploits an annual tradition.
Who’s in it. Don't Open Till Christmas stars Edmund Purdom as Inspector Ian Harris, Belinda Mayne as Kate Briosky, Mark Jones as Detective Sergeant Powell and Gerry Sundquist as Cliff Boyd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Don't Open Till Christmas has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, Eternal Family and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Open Till Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Open Till Christmas tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Open Till Christmas (1984)?
- In US, Don't Open Till Christmas is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Don't Open Till Christmas worth watching?
- Don't Open Till Christmas holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Don't Open Till Christmas?
- Don't Open Till Christmas stars Edmund Purdom, Belinda Mayne, Mark Jones, Gerry Sundquist and Kelly Baker.
- When was Don't Open Till Christmas released?
- Don't Open Till Christmas was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.