When the end of the year comes, the desire to watch those cozy and comfortable Christmas movies always arises.
However, for those who want to escape the grind of feel-good movies, how about a list of Christmas horror movies?
If you like the idea, check out our list of 10 Christmas horror movies available to stream to watch this holiday season.
10 Christmas horror movies
Merry Christmas (2022)
The slasher “Merry Christmas” is a true example of Christmas horror. In the plot, a robotic Santa Claus loses control and goes on a killing spree on Christmas Eve. The film stars Abraham Benrubi and is directed and written by Joe Begos.
Black Christmas (2006)
The slasher “Black Christmas” is a reimagined remake of the 1974 cult hit “Noite do Terror.”
In the plot, the girls of a university republic are chased by a killer during a winter storm, during the Christmas period. It is directed by Glen Morgan and the cast consists of names such as Katie Cassidy, Michelle Trachtenberg and Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
Bloody Christmas (2019)
The second remake of “Scary Night,” “Bloody Christmas” repeats the same premise: sorority girls are chased and killed by a killer on campus.
Directed by Sophia Takal, the slasher stars Imogen Poots, Aleyse Shannon, Lily Donoghue, Brittany O’Grady and Cary Elwes.
The Last Night (2021)
The apocalyptic Christmas-set film “The Last Night” mixes acid comedy and horror. The plot follows a Christmas gathering between friends in a house in the English countryside.
However, the celebration is marked by a sinister detail: this is the last Christmas, as the world is on the brink of apocalypse. The cast includes names such as Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode and Lily-Rose Depp.
A Bloody Story (2021)
Combining vampires and Christmas in an unusual way, “A Bloody Tale” combines horror, comedy and fantasy.
In the plot, a writer of vampire novels spends Christmas alone in an isolated cabin. During the night he finds an injured bat and decides to help it. The animal, however, transforms into a vampire, with whom he ends up falling in love.
However, the situation becomes complicated when a band of vampires appears looking for their missing companion.
There’s Something in the Barn (2023)
The horror and comedy film “There’s Something in the Barn” features the Barn Elf, a creature from Nordic folklore, as the great killer. The cast includes Martin Starr, Amrita Acharia and Kiran Shah.
In the plot, a family inherits a farm in the mountains of Norway and decides to move there. However, they discover an elf living in the stable.
To avoid angering the murderous creature, the family must follow a series of rules, including leaving out a bowl of porridge on Christmas Eve.
Santa Claus in the Caves (2010)
The Finnish production “Santa Claus in the Caves” is one of the most bizarre Christmas films you will ever see.
In the plot, on Christmas Eve, a scientific expedition to the Korvatunturi mountains frees a frozen being. He is believed to be the real Santa Claus, who is actually evil and sinister.
Unhappy Night (2022)
David Harbor plays a politically incorrect Santa Claus in “A Bad Night.” In the plot, Santa Claus fights against mercenaries who have taken a rich family hostage in their home on Christmas Eve.
The cast also includes John Leguizamo, Alex Hassell and Beverly D’Angelo.
Krampus: The Evil Punisher (2013)
This trashy horror film is based on the legend of Krampus, a mythological figure from Alpine folklore, represented as a demon who punishes disobedient children during the Christmas period.
The plot follows a police officer who tries to find the person who kidnapped him as a child. However, after the disappearance of other children, clues lead him to believe that the perpetrator could be Krampus.
Gremlins (1984)
Directed by Joe Dante, “Gremlins” is one of the greatest Christmas classics. Mixing horror and comedy, the plot follows Billy (Zach Galligan), who receives a very unusual pet for Christmas from his father: a mogwai.
However, to take care of the cute mogwai, it is necessary to scrupulously follow some rules, because, if they are not followed, the creature will generate terrible and destructive gremlins.
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