On Christmas Eve, a relentlessly cheerful woman escapes from the killers hired by her husband, and embarks on a series of strange encounters.
Acting
Mia Farrow's desperate grin will haunt your dreams.
Writing
Craig Lucas's stage roots show—every scene a pressure cooker.
Direction
René keeps reality wobbling on a tightrope throughout.
Director
Norman René
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Adapted from Craig Lucas's 1983 off-Broadway play; Mia Farrow replaced original star during development for nearly a decade.
The film's Yuletide nihilism predated similar dark Christmas satires by decades, yet remains criminally underseen compared to its stage reputation.
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