21 Christmas Horror Movies You Can Stream Right Now
You might not know this, but Christmas and horror mix very well. Just ask any family gathering on the 25th.
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Here's a list of horror(mas) movies you can stream right now:
NOTE: I am following the "Die Hard is a Christmas movie" rule for this list, so if it takes place during Christmas time, I'm counting it.
Available on Hulu:
1.Pooka!
Hulu
An 83-minute special that's part of the Into the Dark anthology series. A film that can be described as "Becoming Pooka," and a nice Christmas staple on Hulu.
2.Christmas Evil
Pan American Pictures
This thriller follows a killer that dresses up like Santa and goes on a murdering spree. I don't know if they were purposefully going for the "classic Christmas commercial filter," but if they did, it's pretty brilliant.
3.Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale
FS Film Oy
Finnish Santa hunters...what more could you ask for this holiday season? This was actually inspired by a short film called Rare Exports Inc., which is basically the same story.
4.The Lodge
Neon
If you prefer psychological horror, then this might be the Horror-mas film for you. A stepmother-to-be faces her past in, you guessed it, a lodge with her soon-to-be stepchildren.
Available on Netflix
5.Elves (Series)
Not a movie, but this is the best Netflix has to offer to itch that Horror-mas scratch. Nothing says "Netflix and chill" like making love while watching tiny killer elves terrorize a vacationing family.
Available on Shudder:
6.Better Watch Out
Storm Vision Entertainment
Young adult meets Horror-mas. This 2016 film was well received and even nominated for the Saturn Award for "Best Horror Film."
Available on Amazon Prime:
7.Krampus (2015)
Universal Pictures
Santa gives. Krampus takes. This horror comedy might be the best Christmas horror movie I've ever seen. The character designs of the monsters blow me away, and there are some legitimately good creeps in this film.
8.A Christmas Horror Story
RLJ Entertainment
Cats vs. Dogs. Red Sox vs. Yankees. Then there is a real rivalry like Santa vs. Krampus. A Christmas Horror Story is a marvelous mess that is a must-see for Horror-mas.
9.Dead of Night
Universal Pictures
Another anthology with a Christmas segment that is when a game of trick-or-treat goes array. But this British horror film is well known for its final segment. Come for "The Christmas Party," but stay for "The Ventriloquist's Puppet."
10.Dead End
A French horror film with the lovely Lin Shaye (Insidious). It has those early 2000s horror vibes and takes you on a never-ending road of nightmares.
Available on Disney+:
11.The Nightmare Before Christmas
Disney
Tim Burton's masterpiece is a great double-dip for Halloween and Christmas. I relate to Jack Skellington's love for Christmas and Halloween so much.
Available on HBO Max:
12.Gremlins
Warner Bros.
Maybe the most popular Horror-mas movie of all time. The gremlins freak a lot of people out, but watch for yourself if you've never seen this classic!
13.Jack Frost (1997)
A-Pix Entertainment, Inc.
"You wanna get frosty?! C'mon! Let's get frosty!" Michael Keaton...oh, what's that? Wrong Jack Frost? Darn it. This is the 1997 Jack Frost, where a serial killer fuses with the snow to become a killer snowman. Don't laugh — that is basically the Sandman villain in Spider-Man series.
Available on Peacock:
14.Black Christmas (1974)
Warner Bros.
A deranged killer stalks sorority sisters. This is a Canadian slasher that has become a cult classic over the years, especially for the holiday season.
15.Santa's Slay
Media 8 Entertainment
What if Santa was a killer played by pro wrestler Bill Goldberg? If you've spent your whole life asking this question...I have some great news for you. I'll say this: Santa's Slay is as goofy as it gets.
16.Fatman
A kid tries to assassinate Santa Claus after getting coal for Christmas. More on the side of comedic horror (like most on this list), it is a hilarious concept that I'm sure Mel Gibson's presence perhaps stunted as far as reception.
Available on Tubi:
17.Santa Claws (1996)
A B-horror slasher film. Never seen it. Never heard of it. But, hey, it fits the bill of Christmas horror.
18.Tales From the Crypt: And All Through the House
Warner Bros.
Another anthology segment, but from the GOAT of horror anthologies: Tales From the Crypt. This one follows, wait for it, a killer dressed as Santa. Seeing a theme here on this list?
19.Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 (1987)
Silent Night Releasing Corporation
"Garbage day!"
The famous meme comes to life in the original film and one of the most off-the-wall sequels nobody asked for. It's like this movie was made for YouTube reactors to laugh at. That said...add it to your Horror-mas list!
20.The Gingerbread Man
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
No comments. Just a grotesque, living gingerbread man.
Available on PlutoTV:
21.Anna and the Apocalypse
Vertigo Releasing
A very popular little zombie film. Funny and well shot. Oh, by the way, it's a musical!