The Nights Before Christmas(2020)
The Nights Before Christmas Synopsis
When a series of murders in the run up to Christmas are found to be linked, FBI Special Agent Natalie Parker is tasked with tracking a pair of psychotic serial killers that have based their personas on Santa and Mrs Claus. As Christmas approaches, they slaughter their way through their naughty list, playing a cat and mouse game with the FBI and leaving a trail of bloody bodies in their wake.
The Nights Before Christmas (2020) is a horror film directed by Paul Tanter, released on October 25, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Simon Phillips, Sayla de Goede, Kate Schroder and Anne-Carolyne Binette. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Tanter
- Writers:
- Simon Phillips, Paul Tanter
- Cinematographer:
- Jamie Bailey
- Composer:
- Chandra Bulucon
- Status:
- Released
The Nights Before Christmas (2020) Trailer
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The Nights Before Christmas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Simon Phillips
as Santa Claus
Sayla de Goede
as Mrs. Claus
Kate Schroder
as Agent Natalie Carter
Anne-Carolyne Binette
as Becky
- Keegan Chambers
Keegan Chambers
as Courtney
- Samantha De Benedet
Samantha De Benedet
as Marie
Michael Swatton
as Sheriff Thompson
Barry Kennedy
as Mitchell
- Jennifer Willis
Jennifer Willis
as Dr. Monica Mudd
- Ray Chiasson
Ray Chiasson
as Clayton
- Frederik Storm
Frederik Storm
as FBI Agent
- Shawn Ladd
Shawn Ladd
as Drunk Santa
Key crew
Directed by Paul Tanter, written by Simon Phillips and Paul Tanter.
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The Nights Before Christmas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Nights Before Christmas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Nights Before Christmas online?
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The Nights Before Christmas (2020) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Nights Before Christmas?
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The main cast of The Nights Before Christmas (2020) includes Simon Phillips, Sayla de Goede, Kate Schroder, Anne-Carolyne Binette and Keegan Chambers. The film was directed by Paul Tanter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Nights Before Christmas released?
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The Nights Before Christmas was released on October 25, 2020 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Nights Before Christmas worth watching?
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The Nights Before Christmas (2020) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Nights Before Christmas?
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Yes. The official The Nights Before Christmas trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.