Tis’ the season to be scary! If you enjoy both Christmas and horror films, this list will give you plenty to watch during this year’s holiday season.
1.) Red Christmas (2017)
Director: Craig Anderson
Stars: Dee Wallace, Geoff Morrell, Sarah Bishop
A mother must protect her family on Christmas Day from a demented stranger who is hell-bent on tearing them apart.
2.) Dead End (2003)
Directors: Jean-Baptiste Andrea and Fabrice Canepa
Stars: Ray Wise, Lin Shaye, Mick Cain, Alexandra Holden
On Christmas eve, a dysfunctional family find themselves on a neverending road in the middle of a forest.
3.) A Christmas Horror Story (2015)
Directors: Grant Harvey, Steven Hoban, and Brett Sullivan
Stars: William Shatner, George Buza, Rob Archer, Zoé De Grand Maison
This is an anthology of four Christmas eve horror series told by a local radio DJ (Shatner).
4.) Await Further Instructions (2018)
Director: Johnny Kevorkian
Stars: Sam Gittins, Neerja Naik, Abigail Cruttenden, David Bradley
On Christmas Day, a family finds a mysterious black substance surrounding their house, and its TV screen is broadcasting a single message: “Stay Indoors and Await Further Instructions.”
5.) The Gingerbread Man (2005)
Director: Charles Band
Stars: Gary Busey, Robin Sydney, Ryan Locke
An evil Gingerbread man (Busey) comes to life with the soul of a convicted killer.
6.) Better Watch Out (2016)
Director: Chris Peckover
Stars: Olivia DeJonge, Levi Miller, Ed Oxenbould, Dacre Montgomery
In this psychological thriller, a babysitter protects a 12 year old boy from intruders. It is soon discovered that this is not a typical home invasion.
7.) Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010)
Director: Jalmari Helander
Stars: Jorma Tommila, Onni Tommila, Peeter Jakobi
This Finnish film follows a young boy and his friend who uncover the tomb of an evil Santa Claus.
8.) Krampus (2015)
Director: Michael Dougherty
Stars: Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman
A boy is fed up with his his dysfunctional family and loses interest in Christmas. He awakens the demon, Krampus, who punishes his family.
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