

The Nights Before Christmas
2020, English. Directed by Paul Tanter.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Nights Before Christmas is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Paul TanterDirector
- Simon PhillipsSanta Claus
- Sayla de GoedeMrs. Claus
- Kate SchroderAgent Natalie Carter
- Anne-Carolyne BinetteBecky
- Keegan ChambersCourtney
- Samantha De BenedetMarie
- Michael SwattonSheriff Thompson
- Barry KennedyMitchell
- Jennifer WillisDr. Monica Mudd
- Ray ChiassonClayton
- Frederik StormFBI Agent
- Shawn LaddDrunk Santa
Details
- Released
- 25 October 2020
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Simon Phillips, Paul Tanter
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The Nights Before Christmas: quick answers
What should I watch before The Nights Before Christmas?
Watch Once Upon a Time at Christmas (2017) first.
What comes after The Nights Before Christmas?
Next in the series: One Christmas Night in a Toy Shop.
Is The Nights Before Christmas worth watching?
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How long is The Nights Before Christmas?
The Nights Before Christmas runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Nights Before Christmas have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Nights Before Christmas. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Nights Before Christmas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Nights Before Christmas yet.
Which OTT platform is The Nights Before Christmas on?
The Nights Before Christmas is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Nights Before Christmas?
If you liked The Nights Before Christmas, try Silent Night, Deadly Night, The Children, God Is a Bullet.
Who directed The Nights Before Christmas?
The Nights Before Christmas (2020) was directed by Paul Tanter and stars Simon Phillips, Sayla de Goede, Kate Schroder.
