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PLOT

Henry had one fucked up childhood; he saw his mommy doing something a little more than kissing with Santa Claus. Of course he didn’t realize that it was his dad under the suit, so it really fucked him up. As an adult he works at a toy store and gets depressed that the other people working there don’t care about the kids or even the toys they’re making for the kids. Oh and he’s completely addicted to Christmas, as in he decorates his whole house and refuses to move because Santa’s on television. And he also spies on the kids living around him, writing down lists of who’s been naughty and nice…seriously. Then on Christmas Eve Henry goes nutso and decides it’s time to take action against all those who views as naughty. I’m screwed.

TRIVIA

Kathleen Turner was actually turned down for a role in this movie, but if you look close you’ll see a quick (as in several seconds) role played by Patricia Richardson.

Also known as both You Better Watch Out and Terror in Toyland.

John Waters lists Christmas Evil as one of his favorite movies.

THOUGHTS

It’s completely accidental that I’ve now reviewed two Christmas movies in the last few weeks, though I will say that we’re quickly approaching that time of year. Considering I already did the review of the Black Christmas remake, I’m not sure what else is left. The original Black Christmas, Silent Night, Deadly Night sequels? I know that there’s no way in hell I’ll ever sit through Santa Claws again, sorry.

Okay, back to Christmas Evil. This is one strange little movie. Basically Henry sees his dad (in the Santa suit) going down on his mom. Granted he’s a little young to understand oral sex, but I think I’d be a lot more fucked up if I saw my mom going down on Santa instead of the other way around. How the hell did he even know what was going on?

Oh yes and let’s mention the fact that there’s no explanation given whatsoever for why Henry went off on this particular year…thirty years after he saw what he saw. It’s like he just wakes up and decides to lose his mind and start killing people. Plus he glues on his beard and then spends at least a minute saying, “it’s me” over and over again in the mirror and laughing like a hyena. I started to wonder if maybe Mrs. Claus was under the bathroom sink, giving him a little loving.

I honestly don’t know what to say about this movie! The ending was completely hokey, but it made me laugh. I’m not sure if anything else about it is memorable though. It’s a good little horror movie at times, but I’ll stick with Silent Night, Deadly Night for my Christmas slasher fix.