You Better Watch Out otherwise known as Christmas Evil is essentially a Christmas version of Falling Down (1993) just not as clever, interesting, thought provoking or even remotely good.
It tells the story of a man tormented by the memory of discovering that Santa Claus isn't real. Overworked and underappreciated, taken advantage by work colleagues and witnessing the selfishness of his company he finally snaps and goes on a killing spree dressed as santa (As you do).
It's one of those films where though you can't fully empathise with the antagonist you can understand his plight to an extent and even feel a little bit sorry for him. Arguably a tale of mental illness it certainly has a passable premise but the execution is more than a little shoddy.
If you take it for what it is you may find a level of enjoyment, but nothing is likely to prepare you for the more than a little odd finale.
The Good:
I get what they were trying to do
The Bad:
Delivery is lacking
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
I'm unsure whether that ending constitutes as good or bad
It tells the story of a man tormented by the memory of discovering that Santa Claus isn't real. Overworked and underappreciated, taken advantage by work colleagues and witnessing the selfishness of his company he finally snaps and goes on a killing spree dressed as santa (As you do).
It's one of those films where though you can't fully empathise with the antagonist you can understand his plight to an extent and even feel a little bit sorry for him. Arguably a tale of mental illness it certainly has a passable premise but the execution is more than a little shoddy.
If you take it for what it is you may find a level of enjoyment, but nothing is likely to prepare you for the more than a little odd finale.
The Good:
I get what they were trying to do
The Bad:
Delivery is lacking
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
I'm unsure whether that ending constitutes as good or bad