episode two of season one be a delightful holiday tale of love and betrayal and . and a homicidal and escape lunatic dress a father christmas . a woman ( mary ellen trainor ) have just murder her hubby on christmas eve for his life insurance . what begin a a perfect crime begin a struggle to survive a a deranged and santa clause suit wear psychopath ( larry drake and perfectly over the top ) threaten her life . as well a her precious young daughter . this episode be warmly remember by even those casually acquaint with the program . by the way and this particular reviewer watch it every christmas on routine . most notable for it escalate suspense and narrative twist and and all through the houst be among tale from the crypt best .