This holiday season is going to be merry and bright, thanks to some holiday horror flicks that we at GoreCulture are going to recommend to you!  Here is a list of our top 10 Christmas Horror movies that you can digest this holiday season.  So, grab your cup of egg nog, sit in front of the crackling fireplace, and put on one of these feature films that will put you right into the holiday spirit!

10. The Mean One (2022)

What better way to start this list with the man who brought Art the Clown to life?  The Mean One is a classic, yet foretold tale on The Grinch who looks to, not just steal Christmas, but massacre it!  The synopsis reads, “In a sleepy mountain town, Cindy’s parents are murdered and her Christmas is stolen by a bloodthirsty green figure in a red Santa suit.”  The film stars David Howard Thornton, Krystle Martin, Chase Mullins, John Bigham, Erik Baker, and Flip Kobler.

9. Jack Frost (1997)

Jack Frost is a holiday slasher where the murderer of the same name returns from the dead as a murderous snowman to go after the man who sent him to be executed.  The synopsis reads, “After an accident that left murderer Jack Frost dead in genetic material the vengeful killer returns as a murderous snowman to exact his revenge on the man who sent him to be executed.” It stars Scott MacDonald, Christopher Allport, Stephen Mendel, Eileen Seeley, and Jack Lindine.

8. The Gingerdead Man (2005)

The Gingerdead Man is as crazy and low-budget as it sounds, but it doesn’t make it any less fun!  An evil Gingerbread Man comes to life with the soul of a convicted murderer and causes chaos.  The synopsis reads, “An evil yet adorable Gingerbread man comes to life with the soul of a convicted killer – this real-life cookie monster wreaks havoc on the girl who sent the killer to the electric chair.”  The film stars Gary Busey, Robin Sydney, Larry Cedar, Ryan Locke, and Newell Alexander.

7. Secret Santa (2018)

Secret Santa was brought to life by the director of Jason Goes to Hell:  The Final Friday, Adam Marcus, and has an interesting twist on Christmas dinner and a crazy family.  The synopsis reads, “Christmas dinner brings tidings of death when someone enacts revenge, and out of the bloody madness rises a hero who must face all odds to stop an outbreak before it’s too late.”  The film stars Michael Rady, Drew Lynch, Debra Sullivan, Ryan Leigh Seaton, A Leslie Kies, and John Gilbert.

6. Santa’s Slay (2005)

There’s something just fun and enjoyable about a demon who loses a bet with an angel and has to use his looks as Santa Claus to give happiness and toys to the good girls and boys.  Santa’s Slay, although low-budget, is quite a fun time for those interested in independent films.  The synopsis reads, “Santa Claus is actually a demon who lost a bet with an angel, so he becomes the giver of toys and happiness. But when the bet is off, he returns to his evil ways.”  The film stars Bill Goldberg, Emilie De Ravin, Douglas Smith, Robert Culp, Fran Drescher, Dave Thomas, Rebecca Gayheart, Chris Kattan, and Saul Rubinek.

5. It’s a Wonderful Knife (2023)

It’s a Wonderful Knife is a new film this year for the holiday season that brings murderous, scary mayhem and Christmas joy all together beautifully in one film.  Plus, Justin Long is always fun to watch in a horror flick.  The synopsis reads, “After saving her town from a psychotic killer, Winnie Carruthers’ life is less than wonderful. When she wishes she’d never been born, she finds herself in a nightmare parallel universe where without her, things could be much, much worse.”  The film stars Jane Widdop, Justin Long, Joel McHale, Jess McLeod, Katharine Isabelle, Aiden Howard, Jason Fernandes, and Erin Boyes.

4. Gremlins (1984)

Cute little pets turned into ravishing, mischievous monsters is what Gremlins are and they are sure fun to watch with some hot cocoa and Christmas cookies.  The synopsis reads, “A young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town.” The film stars Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, John Louie, and Don Steele.

3. Better Watch Out (2016)

A babysitter and the pre-teen she is sitting must defend themselves and his family’s house from intruders on Christmas but then realize this isn’t just a normal home invasion.  Better Watch Out is just a fun, scary good time.  The synopsis reads, “On a quiet suburban street, a babysitter must defend a twelve-year-old boy from intruders, only to discover it’s far from a normal home invasion.”  The film stars Olivia DeJonge, Levi Miller, Ed Oxenbould, Aleks Mikic, Dacre Montgomery, Virginia Madsen, and Patrick Warburton.

2. Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)

Billy witnesses his mother getting killed by Santa Claus as a boy in Silent Night, Deadly Night, and then grows up where he dresses as Santa Claus and kills others on Christmas.  The synopsis reads, “Little Billy witnesses his parents getting killed by Santa after being warned by his senile grandpa that Santa punishes those who are naughty. Now Billy is 18 and out of the orphanage, and he has just become Santa himself.” The film stars Robert Brian Wilson, Leo Geter, Linnea Quigley, Toni Nero, and Will Hare.

1. Black Christmas (1974)

Black Christmas is a Christmas classic horror film where a group of sorority girls are stalked by a mysterious killer.  The synopsis reads, “During their Christmas break, a group of sorority girls are stalked by a stranger.” The film stars Olivia Hussey, Margot Kidder, Keir Dullea, John Saxon, and Andrea Martin.