Every year, there are certain Christmas movies that must be watched. But as a horror fan, these don’t include the typical Christmas Story and Home Alone. My Christmas horror marathon includes:
Gremlins (1984)
This is an utter classic that I have watched countless times since I was a kid. I still judge the cuteness of animals by how closely they resemble a Mogwai. But no matter how much I adore Gizmo, the Gremlins themselves are the stars of the show. Their mix of evil tricks and dark humor amuses me to no end. And some of the scenes used to scare the crap out of me as a child, which has helped it to remain a holiday favorite.
Gremlins singing some carols and making some mischief.
Jack Frost (1997)
I still remember the first time I saw this B-horror movie. It was college and we found it on the shelves of the local video store in the VHS section. My roommates and I rented it on a total whim and were instantly obsessed.
This movie is an over-the-top dark comedy about a possessed snowman (à la Child’s Play). Who knew that an carrot-nose rape scene could be so funny? I didn’t, until I saw this movie.
The cheesy costuming and effects only add to the hilarity.
Black Christmas (1974)
No list of Christmas horror films would be complete without the 1974 version of Black Christmas. This was one of the original slasher films. It’s the story of a sorority house that is terrorized by a serial killer on Christmas. It really gets you in the holiday mood.
Death by plastic in Black Christmas (1974).
Honorary Mentions:
- Child’s Play: Technically, the Chucky doll is a Christmas gift. So if you are willing to make the stretch, this could qualify as a Christmas horror.
- Die Hard: It isn’t a horror movie, but it’s got a whole lot of fun action. I feel the need to include it because it is one of my favorite movies to watch during the holidays.
What are your favorite Christmas horror movies? Anything I’m missing that I need to add to my holiday lineup?
Leave a Reply