

The Nights Before Christmas
2020-10-25 · 103 min · ★ 4.3
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.
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- Directors
- Paul Tanter
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- Canada
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Simon PhillipsSanta Claus
Sayla de GoedeMrs. Claus
Kate SchroderAgent Natalie Carter
Anne-Carolyne BinetteBecky
Michael SwattonSheriff Thompson
Barry KennedyMitchell
Meredith HeinrichLucyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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