---
title: "Don't Open Till Christmas"
year: 1984
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/don-t-open-till-christmas-1984"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 84422
imdb_id: "tt0089038"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 4.9
vote_count: 73
content_rating: "R"
---

# Don't Open Till Christmas (1984) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/don-t-open-till-christmas-1984

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Don't Open Till Christmas
Year: 1984
Genre: Thriller, Horror, Mystery, British slasher film
Director: Edmund Purdom
Writers: Derek Ford and Alan Birkinshaw
Cast: Edmund Purdom, Alan Lake, Belinda Mayne, Mark Jones, Caroline Munro, Gerry Sundquist.
Plot:
Setting: London, days before Christmas.
Premise: A maniac/murderer/psychopath with a pathological hatred of Santa Claus is stalking the streets.
Victims: Men dressed as Santa Claus/Old Saint Nick/Santa Claus impersonators.
Method: Butchering/killing them in different and extremely violent fashions.
Conflict: Scotland Yard/Inspector Harris is trying to track down/stop the killer before his exploits become an annual tradition.
Runtime: 1h 27m
Release Date (US): 12/07/1984

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, Eternal Family, Troma NOW | Fawesome | Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, FlixFling |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling | Plex | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Plex | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Edmund Purdom, Alan Birkinshaw
- **Networks / Studios**: Spectacular Trading International

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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** as *Doctor Bridle*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Don't Open Till Christmas online?
Don't Open Till Christmas is currently available to watch or stream on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, Eternal Family, Troma NOW. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Don't Open Till Christmas worth watching?
Don't Open Till Christmas holds a community rating of 4.9/10 based on 73 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Don't Open Till Christmas and when was it released?
Don't Open Till Christmas is a feature film with a runtime of 87 minutes. It was released in 1984. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Don't Open Till Christmas?
Don't Open Till Christmas was directed by Edmund Purdom, Alan Birkinshaw.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Don't Open Till Christmas — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/84422)
- [Don't Open Till Christmas (1984) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089038/)
- [Don't Open till Christmas - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%27t_Open_till_Christmas)
- [Don't Open Till Christmas (1984) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/84422-don-t-open-till-christmas/cast)
- [Watch Don't Open Till Christmas (1984) Full Movie Free on Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/)

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