Lewis Jackson, who reportedly conceived the idea after a vivid dream of Santa Claus holding a knife.
Originally titled (1980), this film is now more widely known by its cult-classic title, Christmas Evil . Unlike the typical "slasher" films that flooded theaters after the success of Halloween , this movie is often described as a dark psychological character study —comparable to Taxi Driver with a holiday theme. Production Overview You Better Watch Out (1980)
The story centers on , a man traumatized as a child after witnessing his father (dressed as Santa) in a "sexually compromising" situation with his mother. My review of Christmas Evil aka You Better Watch Out (1980) Lewis Jackson, who reportedly conceived the idea after
