9 Best Holiday-Themed Mystery Thrillers and Crime Movies

Holiday films can almost be considered a genre on their own, as they don’t necessarily need to showcase traditional celebrations to be labeled as Christmas or Thanksgiving movies. Instead, they evoke the warm, festive atmosphere characteristic of holidays. Remarkably, even the horror genre has found its niche within holiday films, demonstrating that seemingly incompatible elements like water and oil can blend, given enough creativity and a compelling narrative. This trend often extends to crime dramas and suspenseful mystery thrillers that embody the holiday spirit, reminding us that not all holiday experiences are filled with joy.

Denzel Washington Says ‘We’re All Slaves’ to Politics

In the latest movie “Gladiator II”, a line that resonates deeply post-US election is, “Empires crumble, so do emperors.” This statement could fill some with apprehension while offering comfort to others; power, like time, is transient. The actor, Denzel Washington, portraying Macrinus in Ridley Scott’s film, was questioned about the election’s relevance by Jonathan Dean of The Sunday Times.