Christmas Evil (You Better Watch Out) (1980)
Release Date: Nov 1, 1980 Limited
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He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake, and it's best not to get on his bad side in this quirky thriller that's gained a loyal cult following. Harry Straddling (Brandon Maggart) was traumatized as a child, when late at night on Christmas Eve, he walked into the family living room and saw his father, dressed as Santa Claus, having sex with his mother. Now grown to adulthood, Harry is malignly obsessed with the holiday season, particularly the myths of Santa Claus; he works
Nov 1, 1980 Limited
Nov 14, 2006
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Brandon Maggart
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Diane Hull
Jackie Stadling -
Scott McKay
Fletcher -
Joe Jamrog
Frank Stoller -
Peter Friedman
Grosch -
Ray Barry
Gleason -
Sam Gray
Grilla -
Ellen McElduff
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The film is noted for starting a sub-genre of the jolly St. Nick as a psycho slasher killer.
Even before "Halloween," there was "Black Christmas."
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