Don't Open Till Christmas
1984, English. Directed by Edmund Purdom.
The gift of terror just won't wait!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Don't Open Till Christmas isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Edmund PurdomDirector
- Edmund PurdomInspector Harris
- Alan LakeGiles
- Belinda MayneKate
- Gerry SundquistCliff Boyd
- Mark JonesDetective Sergeant Powell
- Kelly Baker'Experience' Girl
- Caroline MunroCaroline Munro
- Kevin LloydGerry
- Wendy DanversHousekeeper
- Nicholas DonnellyDoctor Bridle
- Pat AstleySharon
- Laurence HarringtonKate's Father
Details
- Released
- 7 December 1984
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Derek Ford
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Don't Open Till Christmas: quick answers
Is Don't Open Till Christmas worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.8/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Don't Open Till Christmas?
Don't Open Till Christmas runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Don't Open Till Christmas have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Don't Open Till Christmas. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Don't Open Till Christmas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Don't Open Till Christmas is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Don't Open Till Christmas on?
Don't Open Till Christmas isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Don't Open Till Christmas?
If you liked Don't Open Till Christmas, try The Children, Night of the Hunted, Nocebo.
Who directed Don't Open Till Christmas?
Don't Open Till Christmas (1984) was directed by Edmund Purdom and stars Edmund Purdom, Alan Lake, Belinda Mayne.