The Fright Before Christmas
The Fright Before Christmas
1983, English. Directed by Todd Durham.
After Mom & Dad drop off the kids at their sweet Grandma’s house the week before Christmas, the children begin to get the feeling that somehow this holiday vacation may be a little different from previous yuletide visits.
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- 0h 33m
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- English
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The Fright Before Christmas runs 33 minutes (0h 33m).
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Which OTT platform is The Fright Before Christmas on?
The Fright Before Christmas isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1983. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fright Before Christmas?
If you liked The Fright Before Christmas, try Daddy's Home 2, Return to Christmas Creek, Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas.
Who directed The Fright Before Christmas?
The Fright Before Christmas (1983) was directed by Todd Durham and stars Helene Tryon.