Holiday Horror

Christmas, Thanksgiving and holiday horror — seasonal frights that turn festive traditions dark.

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New Movie ‘The Mean One’ Turns The Grinch Into A Horror Movie

Atlas Film is gearing up the unleash The Mean One, a new twisted take on the Grinch. This time, instead of making friends and becoming a new and improved Grinch, he’s turned into a killer. . In the parody, “The Mean One” (David Howard Thornton, Terrifier 2) lives on a mountain above the town of Newville. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by “The Mean One” twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure. When the ghastly green killer launches a new reign of terror that threatens to destroy Christmas, Cindy finds a bold new purpose – trapping and killing the monster. Directed by LaMorte with a script by Flip and Finn Kobler, the movie stars Chase Mullins, John Bigham, Erik Baker, Flip Kobler, and Amy Schumacher. The movie is a co-production of A Sleight of Hand Productions, Amy Rose Productions, and Kali Pictures. It is produced by Schumacher, LaMorte, and Martine Melloul, and executive

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 27, 2022

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Unwrap The Holiday Horror ‘The Leech’ This December (Trailer)

This December, Arrow Films is gifting viewers with Eric Pennycoff’s indie Christmas horror-comedy The Leech. In the film, Father David (Graham Skipper, Dementia: Part II, Sequence Break), a catholic priest struggling to grow his congregation, encounters a stranger by the name of Terry (Jeremy Gardner, Bliss, Offseason) asleep one morning after Mass. Terry is without a home after a fight with his girlfriend Lexi (Taylor Gardner, Sadistic Intentions), and with Christmas, less than a week away; David offers him a place to stay for the night. What begins as a simple act of kindness quickly turns complicated as Lexi arrives shortly after with news of being evicted from her house. David allows both her and Terry to stay with him through the holidays on the condition that they open themselves to the healing power of God’s love. The harder David tries to reform the lives of these seemingly innocent strangers, the more he falls victim to their toxic ways, leading

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 24, 2022

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Vamps Bare Their Fangs In New Trailer For Holiday Horror ‘The Last Slay Ride’

Christmas will soon be here which means it’s time for holiday horror films to arrive, including the horror-comedy The Last Slay Ride starring Elissa Dowling (Girl on The Third Floor) and Eileen Dietz (The Exorcist). In the film, “When a group of indie filmmakers are ripped off by a crooked distributor, they set out on a mission of revenge, but quickly find themselves facing off against literal bloodsuckers in what becomes the ultimate battle of good vs evil featuring filmmakers, vampires, loan sharks and more!” The Last Slay Ride, written and directed by Jason Hawkins, comes out on Bay-ray on December 13, 2022, from VIPCO & Bayview Entertainment. You can pre-order your copy now.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 23, 2022

Movie Review: 'Violent Night' Is Our New Favorite Christmas Movie

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Watch ‘Violent Night’ This December In IMAX Theaters

For one week only, experience Violent Night, the anti-traditional holiday movie of the season with outrageous and unconventional, hyper-violent action with an outlandish depiction of a self-referencing Santa who is ready to kick ass in IMAX! From 87North, the bare-knuckle producers of Nobody, John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, Bullet Train, and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw comes a holiday action-comedy that says you should always bet on red. “When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus (David Harbour, Black Widow, Stranger Things series) is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint. The action-packed film also stars Emmy winner John Leguizamo (John Wick), Cam Gigandet (Without Remorse), Alex Hassell (Cowboy Bebop), Alexis Louder (The Tomorrow War), Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones), and Beverly D’Angelo (National Lampoon’s Vacation franchise). Directed by razor-edged

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 17, 2022

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Have A ‘Christmas Bloody Christmas’ This Holiday Season (Trailer)

Christmas is coming and in the upcoming holiday horror film, Christmas Bloody Christmas, Santa is watching, and that should scare the crap out of you. From writer-director, Joe Begos (Bliss) comes a dark tale set on Christmas Eve. Fiery record store owner Tori Tooms just wants to get drunk and party, until the robotic Santa Claus at a nearby toy store goes haywire and makes her night more than a little complicated. Santa Claus begins a rampant killing spree through the neon-drenched snowscape against a backdrop of drugs, sex, metal, and violence, ultimately forcing Tori into a blood-splattered battle for survival against the ruthless heavy metal Saint Nick himself. Christmas Bloody Christmas stars Riley Dandy, Sam Delich, Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Dora Madison, Jeremy Gardner, Jeff Daniel Phillips, and Abraham Benrubi. Christmas Bloody Christmas opens in theaters and slashes its way onto Shudder on December 9, 2022, from RLJE Films.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 10, 2022

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Terror Films Gifts Horror Fans The Trailer For Anthology ‘The Christmas Tapes’

Halloween has passed (*sad face) so now it’s time to move on to the other upcoming holiday films, including Robert Livings and Randy Nunldall Jr.’s Christmas horror anthology The Christmas Tapes. The film centers on a family’s movie night on Christmas Eve which is interrupted by a stranger, insistent on making the next Christmas ‘classic’ film himself. Dave Sheridan (The Devil’s Rejects), Greg Sestero (The Room), and Veron Wells (The Road Warrior) star in a yuletide fright-fest like no other! The movie is described as a throwback to the anthology films of the 80s and 90s, but with a modern found-footage twist. Christmas Horror is a subgenre that we feel deserves more attention, and this film came about from us discussing the classics and how we could possibly bring something new to the table. From day one, we were aware that this film had to be fun and could not take itself too seriously. Developing each segment and the trajectory

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 4, 2022

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Do Something Different This Holiday Season, Celebrate At The Winchester Mystery House (Schedule)

Skip having another boring mundane holiday season, and head to the Winchester Mystery House! The Mystery House has just announced the lineup of special events that will take place throughout the holiday season. Tickets for all events are available now at winchestermysteryhouse.com. “The holidays are a very special time at Winchester Mystery House,” said General Manager Walter Magnuson. “Many people don’t realize that during Sarah Winchester’s lifetime, the spookiest day of the year was actually Christmas Eve. Families and neighbors would gather around the fire in shadow-filled story circles to hear tales of specters and the supernatural. We hope that our guests make a visit to the Winchester Mystery House part of their holiday tradition.” Built during the Victorian era, Sarah Winchester’s eccentric house is a sight to behold any time of year, but it’s especially inspiring during the holidays. From November 25, 2022, through January 1, 2023, Winchester Mystery House will present daily mansion tours developed specifically for the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 3, 2022

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The ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night Collection’ Out In Time For The Holidays

It’s never too early to start shopping for the horror lover on your Christmas list! A killer Santa Claus comes to town for the first time on Blu-ray™ as the Silent Night, Deadly Night Collection arrives on December 13th on Blu-ray™ + Digital from Lionsgate. Featuring all-new special features and starring Academy Award® nominee Mickey Rooney, the Silent Night, Deadly Night Collection will be available on Blu-ray + Digital for the suggested retail price of $22.99. Prepare for a trilogy of pure terror with this collection of films from the Silent Night, Deadly Night series. In Better Watch Out!, it’s a very bloody Christmas after Ricky Caldwell, the notorious “Killer Santa Claus,” awakens from a six-year coma with one thing on his mind: murder. In Initiation, a reporter’s investigation into a mysterious death leads her into the clutches of a cult that’s chosen her as its new queen, and The Toy Maker stars entertainment legend, Mickey Rooney, as a toy

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 18, 2022

The Grinch Is Out For Blood In 'The Mean One' Trailer

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This December The Grinch Is Out For Blood In ‘The Mean One’

He’s a mean one, Mr. Grinch…the beloved character, created by Dr. Seuss, is getting a new take in the horror film The Mean One. This time the Grinch isn’t out to steal presents and Christmas trees, he’s out for blood. The official synopsis goes like this: “The Mean One (David Howard Thornton) is a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the town of Newville, despising the holiday season. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by The Mean One 20 Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure… but is about to discover that this fiend with a heart two sizes too small is still quite eager to carve the roast beast.” The Grinch is being played by none other than David Howard Thorton, who plays Art the Clown in the Terrifier franchise. He is joined by Krystle Martin, Chase Mullins, Rachel Winfree, Amy Schumacher, Allyson Sereboff, and more. Alex

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 11, 2022

Peacock Gives Subscribers The Gift Of 'Violent Night' This Week

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David Harbour Is An Ass-kicking Santa In The ‘Violent Night’ Trailer

From 87North, the producers of Nobody, John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw comes a dark as coal holiday action-comedy Violent Night starring “Stranger Things” star David Harbour as Santa. And the new trailer teases why you don’t want to get on his naughty list. “When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint. The film also stars Emmy winner John Leguizamo (John Wick), Cam Gigandet (Without Remorse), Alex Hassell (Cowboy Bebop), Alexis Louder (The Tomorrow War), Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones), and Beverly D’Angelo (National Lampoon’s Vacation franchise). Directed by Norwegian director Tommy Wirkola (Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, Dead Snow franchise), Violent Night is produced by 87North’s Kelly McCormick David Leitch, and Guy Danella. The original screenplay

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 5, 2022

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