As a horror enthusiast with over two decades of experience under my belt, let me tell you, these films are a veritable smorgasbord of screams and chills! From the classic slashers like “Silent Night, Deadly Night” to the more modern offerings like “Terrifier 3”, there’s something for every fan of the genre.
At first glance, Christmas and horror may not seem to mix well – that is, unless we’re discussing tense family gatherings or the hectic shopping crowds during the festive season. However, it’s worth noting that chilling slasher films featuring characters whose actions would likely earn them a spot on Santa’s naughty list have gained popularity among viewers who prefer thrills and chills over goodwill and joy during Christmas. If you happen to be one of those individuals who appreciate a dash of Halloween gore alongside your winter celebrations, then this collection is tailored just for you!
These grim interpretations of winter festivities encompass everything from zombie elves, bloodthirsty mythical beasts, and even a few lethal Santas. And let’s not forget about the chilling human wickedness that arrives on loved ones’ doorsteps, making for an unpleasant surprise on Christmas morning. However, if you’re seeking some unique films to complement your usual collection of cozy and heartwarming Christmas movies, these 37 titles will certainly provide a chilling twist.
‘Adult Swim Yule Log’
Four tenants experience more difficulties than simply a double-booked rental, as they lodge in a cabin steeped in a grim history. Trouble brews when an accursed Yule log is lit, unleashing its malevolent past.
‘All the Creatures Were Stirring’
On an unsettlingly odd Christmas Eve, a pair’s initial dating experience becomes downright bizarre as they unwittingly attend a peculiar theater screening terrifying holiday stories in this blend of humor and horror.
‘All Through the House’
In Todd Nunes’ slasher movie, a chilling figure donning a Santa Claus suit spreads fear among overzealous Christmas enthusiasts within the community during the festive season.
‘Anna and the Apocalypse’
In a festive British holiday musical, a spirited young girl and her companions employ both physical force and harmonious singing as they struggle for survival amidst the looming danger of a zombie outbreak in their quaint hometown.
‘The Apology’
A chilling tale of retribution unfolds as a mother, who’s been searching for her long-lost daughter for two decades, finds herself in a predicament when an unanticipated guest, her former son-in-law, arrives during a snowstorm, just as she is about to host a family Christmas gathering in the same house.
‘ATM’
In this chilling thriller, Brian Geraghty, Alice Eve, and Josh Peck headline as three colleagues finding themselves ensnared within an ATM booth, pursued by a mysterious cloaked figure, following their departure from their company’s Christmas party.
‘Await Further Instructions’
In this chilling British science fiction horror movie, an enigmatic dark substance confines a troubled family within their house, sending cryptic signals via their television set.
‘Better Watch Out’
During the holiday season, a babysitter bravely protects both herself and a 12-year-old boy as they face an unexpected break-in at their suburban residence by uninvited guests.
‘A Cadaver Christmas’
An unconventional assortment of people join forces to protect mankind, as a malevolent power seizes control of a mortuary and an undead horde endangers their town during the festive season of Christmas.
‘The Children’
While on a holiday trip, a virus transforms the children from two families into ruthless, bloodthirsty assassins.
‘Dead End’
On Christmas Eve, a family discovers they’re being trailed along an endless highway deep within a woodland, prompting the father to seek a quicker route and deviate from their usual journey.
‘The Killing Tree’
When the widow’s attempt to bring back her husband, who was put to death, through a misfired spell goes awry, he comes back to life as a vengeful Christmas tree during the holiday season.
‘The Lodge’
In this chilling psychological thriller, a woman and her fiancé’s kids find themselves isolated at a remote lodge over Christmas, experiencing eerie supernatural occurrences.
‘Santastein’
As a devoted admirer, I find myself recounting an extraordinary tale where I, in my youth, unintentionally took Saint Nicholas’ life. Upon discovering this heart-wrenching truth, I embarked on a quest to bring him back from the grave. However, instead of the jolly, gift-bearing figure I remembered, the resurrected Santa emerged as a bloodthirsty avenger.
‘Secret Santa’
A chaotic uproar breaks out during the festivities of an dysfunctional family’s Christmas celebration, as their holiday beverage inadvertently gets laced with a potent military-grade substance.
‘Sick for Toys’
A seemingly pleasant individual unknowingly finds himself in peril after accepting an invitation for a Christmas feast from a woman, which ultimately leads him to a fateful struggle for survival.
‘While She Was Out’
In this suspenseful drama, it’s Kim Basinger who takes center stage. Her character is a woman desperately struggling to survive, pursued relentlessly by a ruthless gang that she had seen carry out a grisly murder on Christmas Eve.
‘The Advent Calendar’
When a young woman who is paralyzed from the waist down unwraps an enigmatic advent calendar on her birthday, she encounters shocking events every day, culminating in a chilling and blood-soaked holiday season.
‘Black Christmas’
This chilling Canadian-made horror movie is loosely based on the urban myth “The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs.” It narrates the tale of a band of sorority sisters being pursued by a ruthless killer throughout the festive season of Christmas.
‘Christmas Bloody Christmas’
On Christmas Eve, an automated Santa Claus, due to a software glitch, embarks on a destructive rampage instead of delivering gifts.
‘A Christmas Horror Story’
This horror anthology is narrated by William Shatner, where he plays the role of a late-night radio DJ spinning chilling yarns about various terrors. These stories interweave supernatural elements such as ghosts, zombie elves, and other mystical beings, all unfolding during his extended shift on Christmas Eve night.
‘Gremlins’
Instead of being primarily scary, this ’80s offbeat holiday masterpiece features Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates in its cast. The mischievous little creatures, with the exception of the one voiced by Howie Mandel (Gizmo), cause chaos throughout a town on Christmas Eve.
‘Hosts’
Over the holiday season, I found myself on the receiving end of an unsettling experience with what appeared to be my amicable neighbors during our Christmas Eve get-together.
‘I Trapped the Devil’
One day, unexpectedly, a fellow and his spouse drop by their brother’s house for Christmas celebrations, but instead of the usual festivities, they discover him in a distressed state, keeping someone captive in his basement who he insists is none other than the devil.
‘It’s a Wonderful Knife’
In a bleak reinterpretation of the 1946 film “It’s a Wonderful Life,” a woman yearns for nonexistence, exactly one year after stopping a homicidal madman on Christmas Eve and saving her town. Transported to an alternate world, she uncovers numerous lives she’s preserved. To get back home, however, she must first track down the murderer.
‘Krampus’
In this movie inspired by the titular figure from Austro-Bavarian legends, the fury of Krampus befalls a family whose bickering has led a child to forsake the joy of the festive season.
‘The Mean One’
In this reimagining of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!“, a female protagonist seeks to protect her hometown during the festive season, as a menacing green character embarks on a chilling rampage of holiday-related murders.
‘Mercy Christmas’
A fellow who believes he’s found his ideal partner is made to reconsider when he receives an invitation to her family’s unusual Christmas dinner, which turns out to be a cannibalistic affair.
‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’
In Tim Burton’s whimsical tale, the Skeleton King of Halloweenville, Jack Skellington, contrives to seize control of a fresh celebration after accidentally discovering Christmas Town.
‘P2’
In this chilling tale of psychological terror, a woman becomes trapped in a subterranean parking lot over Christmas Eve as she desperately tries to evade a relentless security guard who harbors an unhealthy fixation on her.
‘Red Christmas’
A widow struggles to keep her quarrelsome relatives safe as a vengeful, madman targets them during their holiday reunion at her secluded mansion on Christmas Eve.
‘Red Snow’
During the festive season of Christmas, an author who’s been having trouble in both her career as a supernatural romance writer and her love life, encounters a genuine vampire. She finds herself in a challenging situation where she must protect both herself and this vampire, while evading a relentless vampire hunter.
‘The Sacrifice Game’
A pair of students along with their educator unexpectedly encounter a sinister cult performing ritualistic slayings in the surrounding villages, as they remain at their girls’ boarding school over the Christmas break.
‘Silent Night’ (2012)
As a devoted movie enthusiast, I’m thrilled to be part of the excitement surrounding the remake of the 1984 classic, “Silent Night, Deadly Night.” In this chilling reimagining, I find myself as one of the many captivated viewers, watching Malcolm McDowell and Jaime King bring their talents to life. The plot revolves around a police force in a serene Midwestern town who are on a mission to apprehend a murderous Santa Claus figure, who’s been causing havoc on Christmas Eve. It promises to be an unforgettable horror experience!
‘Silent Night’ (2021)
This darkly humorous film featuring Keira Knightley centers around a reunion of friends, who come together for what might be their last ideal holiday celebration before a catastrophic event brings about the end of mankind.
‘Terrifier 3’
In the third installment of the “Terrifier” horror franchise, a teenager trying to move on with her life following an encounter with the bloodthirsty antagonist, Art the Clown, finds herself pursued by both him and a fresh ally as they relentlessly stalk her in the days approaching Christmas.
‘Wind Chill’
Emily Blunt and Ashton Holmes headline a chilling supernatural horror story, where a pair of college students find themselves stranded in heavy snowfall after an imprudent driver swerves them off the road during their journey back home for the winter vacation.
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2024-12-16 18:55