Don't Open Till Christmas(1984)
The gift of terror just won't wait!
Don't Open Till Christmas Synopsis
It's just days before Christmas in London, but not everyone is full of good cheer - as a maniac with a pathological hatred of Santa Claus stalks the streets, butchering any man that’s unlucky enough to be wandering around dressed as Old Saint Nick.
Don't Open Till Christmas (1984) is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Edmund Purdom, released on December 7, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Edmund Purdom, Alan Lake, Belinda Mayne and Gerry Sundquist. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 73 ratings.
- Director:
- Edmund Purdom
- Writers:
- Derek Ford
- Producers:
- Stephen Minasian, Dick Randall
- Cinematographer:
- Alan Pudney
- Composer:
- Des Dolan
- Production:
- Spectacular Trading International
- Status:
- Released
Don't Open Till Christmas (1984) Trailer
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Don't Open Till Christmas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edmund Purdom
as Inspector Harris
Alan Lake
as Giles
Belinda Mayne
as Kate
Gerry Sundquist
as Cliff Boyd
Mark Jones
as Detective Sergeant Powell
Kelly Baker
as 'Experience' Girl
Caroline Munro
as Caroline Munro
Kevin Lloyd
as Gerry
Wendy Danvers
as Housekeeper
- Nicholas Donnelly
Nicholas Donnelly
as Doctor Bridle
Pat Astley
as Sharon
- Laurence Harrington
Laurence Harrington
as Kate's Father
Key crew
Directed by Edmund Purdom, written by Derek Ford, produced by Stephen Minasian and Dick Randall.
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Don't Open Till Christmas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 73 ratings.
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Don't Open Till Christmas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Don't Open Till Christmas online?
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Don't Open Till Christmas (1984) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, Eternal Family and Troma NOW, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Don't Open Till Christmas?
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The main cast of Don't Open Till Christmas (1984) includes Edmund Purdom, Alan Lake, Belinda Mayne, Gerry Sundquist and Mark Jones. The film was directed by Edmund Purdom. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Don't Open Till Christmas released?
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Don't Open Till Christmas was released on December 7, 1984 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Don't Open Till Christmas worth watching?
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Don't Open Till Christmas (1984) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 73 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Don't Open Till Christmas?
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Yes. The official Don't Open Till Christmas trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.