Holiday horror films have become one of our favorite Christmas traditions. We’ve gathered a list of films to keep you entertained this holiday season. Enjoy!
Black Christmas (1974)
A sorority house falls victim to a stranger during Christmas break.
Black Christmas (2006 Remake)
An escaped maniac returns to his childhood home, only to discover that it’s now a sorority house.
The Gingerdead Man (2005)
The soul of a killer possesses a Gingerbread Man. The cookie reaks havoc on the girl who sent him to the chair. The film has three sequels.
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010)
In the Konvatunturi mountains, 486 meters deep, lies the closest guarded secrets of Christmas.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
This film is a must-see for every fan of Halloween, Tim Burton, horror or just great films.
Elves (1989)
A young woman uncovers that she is the focus of an evil Nazi experiment, involving elves.
Jack Frost (1997)
A serial killer dies and comes back as a killer snowman, with a twisted sense of humor.
Santa’s Slay (2005)
Santa, in this film, is actually a demon who lost a bet with an angel, as a result, he’s had to deliver toys and come off as jolly old Saint Nick. Now, all bets are off and Santa shows his true colors. It’s up to two teens to save the day.
Gremlins (1984)
Do you even have to ask why this movie made the list?
Silent Night Zombie Night (2009)
A week before Christmas a zombie outbreak hits LA. Now Officer Talbot, his wife, and his partner are trapped together.
Silent Night (2012)
The police are searching for a killer Santa who is picking off people in a remote Midwestern town.
Krampus (2015)
This twisted holiday tale follows a kid named Max, played by Emjay Anthony (Insurgent). The young man has turned his back on Christmas during the holiday, as his family’s dysfunction reaches an all time high. Krampus, an ancient deity who punishes bad children on Christmas, is the exact opposite of lovable Saint Nick. Krampus is unleashed and the bickering family must find a way to work together if they want to survive.
A Christmas Horror Story (2015)
In this Christmas themed horror anthology, a radio host, played by William Shatner, narrates the film in which a young boy summons Krampus, a nasty fellow, who punishes naughty children. In the next segment, a couple notices that their son is behaving strangely after visiting the woods looking for the perfect Christmas tree. Next students filming a documentary have their worst nightmares come true. Lastly, a family is stalked through the woods by Krampus.
To All A Good Night (1980)
A group of teens at a party find themselves stalked by a killer in a Santa costume.
Good Tidings (2016)
A homeless war veteran with a checkered past must rely on a side of himself once thought buried when he and his companions are targeted on Christmas Day by three vicious psychopaths is Santa suits.
Krampus Unleashed (2016)
Some things are better left buried. In pursuit of a lost treasure, a group of fortune hunters mistakenly unearth an ancient demonic summoning stone that holds a terrible curse and awakens a timeless evil, the Krampus. After centuries of slumber, Krampus, the Christmas Devil, has awoken with a thirst that only blood will quench.
Secret Santa (2016)
Secret Santa tells the story of a group of eccentric college kids, struggling to get through the hectic exam period. A liquor-filled Christmas party is planned to ease the stress. They plan to toast the end of the semester with a Secret Santa-exchange. Little do they know, a killer is in town and has a special present for all the girls and boys. Will they dare to open their presents?
Red Christmas (2016)
Red Christmas follows “Diane, a matriarch presiding over the gathering of her squabbling grown children on Christmas Day. Tensions give way to terror when a deformed stranger appears at the door with vengeance on his mind. Diane must protect her family as limbs are severed and secrets are brought into the light.”
Mercy Christmas (2017)
This indie holiday-horror film centers on the ultimate nice invited to his co-worker’s family Christmas dinner only to find out that he’s the main course.
Anna and the Apocalypse (2018)
When a zombie apocalypse threatens the sleepy town of Little Haven, Anna and her high school pals must fight, sing and slash their way to survival. Teaming with her best friend John, Anna and her crew try to save family and faculty alike as they encounter zombified snowmen, a manic bachelor party, and teenage hormones. But they soon discover that no one is safe in this new world, and the only people they can truly rely on are each other.
The Elf (2017)
Nick is haunted by night terrors stemming from a tragic murder he saw when he was young. After inheriting an old toy shop, he discovers a cursed elf doll sealed inside an ancient chest with a naughty list of his family’s names written on it. He soon discovers that the elf was an evil conduit meant to unleash a supernatural killing spree during the Christmas Holidays by whoever set it free.
Elves (2018)
This Christmas The Holiday Reaper, a ruthless killer that terrorized a small Texas town, has been caught. While celebrating, a group of friends finds an elf inside a magical toy box. When a freak accident kills one of them, they discover a group of elves has scattered throughout town, each representing one of the seven deadly sins. It’s a race against time to survive the elves’ wrath before Christmas ends.
Most of these titles are now available on either on Digital HD, Hulu, Netflix, or Amazon.
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from our families to yours.
