"18 Chillingly Inappropriate Christmas Movies That Brilliantly Fuse Horror with Holiday Cheer, Guiding You Through Streaming Options"
Get Ready to Scream This Christmas! 🎄🎁
Holiday cheer's all good and dandy, but sometimes you need a good scare to keep things interesting. Here's a list of the top Christmas horror flicks to stream at home this season 👻🍿
- Terrifier 3 - Art the Clown's (yeah, THAT clown) back, and he's spreading holiday cheer with blood and gore 🩸📽️ Available on Amazon Prime Video.
- Violent Night 🎅🗡️ - If you're into absurd horror comedies, this movie featuring David Harbour as Santa Claus might just be the one for you. Stream on Netflix.
- But those aren't your only options... There's a whole bunch of seasonal screams out there waiting for you! Below, you'll find more festive fear to keep you company during the holidays 🎄🎉
Christmas Horror Movie Must-Watch List 👻🎄
Bad Santa (2003) - Available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play.
Billy Bob Thornton as the miserable, swindler Santa? Sign us up! Alongside Bernie Mac, they'll make you laugh and cringe in this classic Christmas Con.
ATM (2012) - Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
A thriller set in one location, ATM sees three colleagues trapped inside an ATM booth while a hooded figure lurks outside. Don't let the Rotten Tomatoes score fool you; this hidden gem is a must-watch!
Lake Alice (2017) - Available on Shudder.
Booking a cosy cabin in the woods for Christmas? Think again! Lake Alice tells the terrifying tale of a family who heads to a cabin only to face a bloody battle for survival.
The Advent Calendar (2021) - Available on Shudder via Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV
Eva, a paraplegic woman, receives an antique wooden advent calendar from a friend just in time for Christmas. But beware – there aren't traditional treats behind each drawer! Instead, there are blood-soaked, weird gifts waiting for you.
Better Watch Out (2016) - Available on Amazon Prime Video, the Sky Store, and Apple TV.
This home invasion story gets a twist in the most unpleasant way. Starring Olivia DeJonge, Virginia Madsen, and Dacre Montgomery, the movie centres around Ashley, a 17-year-old babysitter, and Luke, the 12-year-old boy she's supposed to be watching. But the night takes a dark turn when mysterious intruders show up.
Silent Night (2021) - Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
This apocalyptic nightmare-fuel takes a grim look at family gatherings during the holiday season. Starring Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Lily-Rose Depp, and Lucy Punch, watch as they celebrate one last shindig before facing an impending doom.
Inside (2007) - Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
Directed by Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury, this French slasher has been dubbed a masterpiece of New French Extremity. Focusing on Sarah, a woman who's just months postpartum after the tragic death of her husband, the film centers around a mysterious woman attempting to enter her home on the most wonderful night of the year.
It's a Wonderful Knife (2023) - Available on Shudder via Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
Ever wanted to see a slasher adaptation of It's a Wonderful Life? Well, now's your chance! Winnie, who wishes she'd never been born, finds herself sent to a parallel universe where the murderer from Christmas Eve is still on the loose. Watch as she battles the slayer to save her town and Return to Wonderful Life once more 🤒😂
So there you have it, folks! Your one-stop guide to all things terrifyingly festive. Find your favorite holiday horror flicks on various streaming platforms, cuddle up with some popcorn, and enjoy a scream-filled Christmas!
- Embrace the chills this Christmas as you watch 'Terrifier 3', streaming on Amazon Prime Video, where Art the Clown, a terrifying character, brings more than just holiday cheer.
- Festivities aside, maybe it's time to laugh and cringe with 'Bad Santa' (2003), available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play, featuring Billy Bob Thornton as a disgruntled Santa Claus.
- As you settle in for some entertainment this holiday season, don't forget to check out 'ATM' (2012) on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV – a thrilling addition to your festive movie-and-TV lineup.
