Fright Before Christmas

Fright Before Christmas

Directed by Friz Freleng

Produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises

19796 min6.3 / 10

A lighthearted, frenetic cartoon romp where the Tasmanian Devil's chaotic energy collides with Christmas traditions and Bugs Bunny's wit.

The Tasmanian Devil escapes from a plane and lands in Santa's suit. After taking off in Santa's sleigh he lands on Bugs' roof where he tries to eat everything in sight including the present Bugs got for him.

Questions people ask

  • Is Fright Before Christmas sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.

  • Is Fright Before Christmas easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Fright Before Christmas scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Fright Before Christmas end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Fright Before Christmas violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

41/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity26

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise67

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Fright Before Christmas

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Same Mood as Fright Before Christmas

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Fright Before Christmas, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Fright Before Christmas, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Fright Before Christmas, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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