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14 Holiday Horror Films To See Before Christmas

Kelli Marchman McNeely December 21, 2015
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No holiday is complete with out holiday themed horror films. Here are a few Holiday Horror films to keep you entertained this Winter:

Black Christmas (1974)

A sorority house falls victim to a stranger during Christmas break.

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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.

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Black Christmas (2006)

An escaped maniac returns to his childhood home, only to discover that it’s now a sorority house.

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Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010)

In the Konvatunturi mountains, 486 meters deep, lies the closest guarded secrets of Christmas.

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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

This film is a must see for every fan of Halloween.

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Elves (1989)

A young woman uncovers that she is the focus of an evil Nazi experiment, involving elves.

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Jack Frost (1997)

A serial killer dies and comes back as a killer snowman, with a twisted sense of humor.

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Santa’s Slay (2005)

Santa, 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, the bet is off and Santa shows his true colors. It’s up to two teens to save the day.

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Gremlins (1984)

Do you even have to ask why this movie made the list?

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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.

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Silent Night (2012)

The police are searching for a killer Santa is picking off people in a remote Midwestern town.

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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 to together if they want to survive. Krampus opens in theaters on December 4th.

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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. A Christmas Horror Story is now out on DVD.

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To All A Good Night (1980)

A group of teens at a party find themselves stalked by a killer in a Santa costume.

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Several of these titles are available on Hulu. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from our families to yours.

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