(1985)
Director: Patrick Lau
Writer: Gordon Honeycombe
Richard, a troubled young man who has spent some time under psychiatric care, is now living at home with his parents and sister. He has conversations with a voice in his head that has convinced him that he is at the center of a vast conspiracy and that his father has been replaced by an agent of the conspirators. After an outburst at his parents' game of bridge with another couple, he is urged on by the voice in his head to finally confront his "father".
Although released on VHS as a film, The Thirteenth Day Of Christmas is actually the final episode of a British program called "Time For Murder". The budgetary constraints of an 80's British television show are obvious in the video quality, the lack of any score, and the fact that the entirety of the movie takes place within the house. Though I will admit, that ultra-low budget made-for-TV atmosphere does give The Thirteenth Day Of Christmas a certain eerie charm. The performances are fine and although there is very little action, it doesn't really hinder the movie as it runs less than an hour anyway. The pay-off at the end of the episode is pretty disappointing however, and had it been a more interesting twist I could probably recommend this more. As it stands, I would say The Thirteenth Day Of Christmas is worth checking out if you've got an hour to spare and want to watch something light. 3 out of 6 beers.
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