8 Best Christmas Horror Movies to Bring Nightmares to Your Holiday

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Black Christmas is a classic slasher movie set during the Christmas season. The story follows a group of college girls living in a sorority house during winter break. Strange phone calls begin to scare them, and soon people start to disappear. Jess Bradford, played by Olivia Hussey, tries to understand what is happening. The movie builds fear through quiet scenes, dark rooms, and an unknown killer hiding inside the house.

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This movie takes place in a small village in Finland near Christmas. Young Pietari believes that Santa Claus is not kind, but dangerous. After strange events start happening, adults discover something buried deep in the mountains. As reindeer disappear and children act strangely, the truth about Santa becomes terrifying. The film mixes horror with mystery and folklore, creating a unique Christmas story filled with fear and cold winter danger.

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Terrifier 3 continues the violent story of Art the Clown during the Christmas season. The movie follows survivors from earlier films as Art returns with new brutal plans. Set among Christmas lights and decorations, the peaceful holiday turns into chaos. The film stars David Howard Thornton as Art the Clown, delivering shocking and graphic scenes. This movie focuses on extreme horror, dark visuals, and intense moments set around Christmas time.

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Better Watch Out is set on a quiet Christmas night in a suburban home. Ashley, a babysitter, is watching young Luke while his parents are away. When strange attacks begin, it seems like someone is breaking into the house. As the night continues, secrets are revealed and the danger becomes very real. The movie stars Olivia DeJonge and Levi Miller, offering twists, tension, and surprising turns during Christmas Eve.

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Gremlins is a horror comedy set during Christmas in a small town. Billy receives a strange creature called a Mogwai as a Christmas gift. He is told to follow simple rules, but things go wrong. The Mogwai multiply and turn into dangerous Gremlins. These creatures cause chaos, destruction, and fear across the town. The movie mixes scary moments with dark humor, making Christmas feel wild and unpredictable.

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This movie is set on Christmas Eve in a small town during a heavy snowstorm. A robotic Santa Claus in a toy store suddenly turns deadly. Tori, played by Riley Dandy, fights to survive as the robot hunts people through the streets. The film uses bright Christmas colors, loud music, and brutal action. It delivers fast-paced horror with a strong focus on violence and survival during the holiday.

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Krampus tells the story of a family whose Christmas celebration turns into a nightmare. After young Max loses his Christmas spirit, a dark creature named Krampus appears. Snow traps the family inside their house as monsters attack. The movie stars Adam Scott and Toni Collette. It shows a night filled with strange creatures, dangerous traps, and constant fear, all set during a snowy and silent Christmas night.

Where to Watch: Fandango At Home

Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) is a remake of the classic 1984 horror film. The story follows Billy Chapman, played by Rohan Campbell, who is deeply affected after witnessing his parents’ murder by a man dressed as Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Years later, as Christmas returns, Billy becomes violent himself. The movie shows his bloody path through a small town, with tense scenes, shocking attacks, and a dark holiday atmosphere.