For some, Christmas is scary. Discover the scariest horror Christmas films that will scare you! We have put together the best for your celebration in 2023.
This is how Christmas becomes a horror festival. (Source: TMDB.org / thetvdb.com / Collage: Netzwelt)
For some, Christmas is the festival of love. For others, there couldn’t be a more terrifying time of year. And a certain genre also offers the right entertainment for these people. Basically, a certain story provides the perfect material: He comes into your house at night. He knows whether you are asleep or awake and he punishes naughtiness. It is not clear from the description that this is the cheerful, auspicious Santa Claus and not a frightening serial killer.
In fact, the Christmas season fits in wonderfully with the horror genre, because the fairy lights shine contemplatively, but it is dark outside and, as we all know, terror lurks in the darkness!
If you want to get into the appropriate scary mood with the right films, you will find what you are looking for in our list below. The 2023 Christmas program will be terrifying!
Silent Night – And tomorrow we’ll be dead Silent Night – And tomorrow we’ll be dead (Source: TMDB.org)
In “Silent Night – And Tomorrow We’ll Be Dead” Nell, Simon and their son Art invite friends and family to their home for a cozy Christmas. The tree is festively decorated, the feast is prepared and soft music is playing from the grounds. It seems to be the perfect Christmas. If there weren’t one problem: they’ll all die. What starts out like any normal Christmas film quickly turns into an eerie, scary atmosphere.
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Christmas Evil “Christmas Evil” is less about the murders and more about the strangeness of Harry. (Source: tmdb.org)
Widely regarded as one of the best horror Christmas films, “Christmas Evil” tells the darkly humorous story of a boy who loves Christmas. Harry spends his life celebrating the festival. Confronted with malice and cynicism, Harry disguises himself as Santa Claus and ultimately seeks bloody revenge. In Germany you can stream the film on Amazon using a VPN service.
Jessy – The Staircase to Death “Jessy – The Staircase to Death” is considered an unknown cult classic. (Source: tmdb.org)
This film brings horror fun from the 70s. “Jessy – The Staircase to Death” or “Black Christmas” is one of the forgotten horror classics and was once considered “too scary” for television. The formula is very simple: a psychopath goes hunting in a sorority at Christmas.
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Gremlins – Little Monsters There is also a sequel to Gremlins. (Source: tmdb.org)
“Gremlins” is anything but a cute children’s film. A young man accidentally breaks his new pet’s top three rules. Now a horde of vicious monsters is terrorizing the small town.
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Krampus The Krampus haunts all those who do not live in harmony. (Source: TMDB.com)
Have you gotten into debt this year? Then beware of the demonic wrath of Krampus. In “Krampus” (2015), Adam Scott and Toni Colette show you a Christmas that is all about survival.
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The Lodge “The Lodge” (Quelle: tmdb.org)
In a remote holiday village, a future stepmother and her fiancé’s two children are just finding each other when old demons awaken. “The Lodge” on Amazon is an authentic psychological horror film and shows the pure cruelty of childhood. This film definitely takes you far away from the contemplative Christmas.
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The Children – Evil slumbers within them There’s a monster virus going around in “The Children.” (Source: thetvdb.com)
When you think of children in the Christmas spirit, one that comes to mind is one fresh from the Christmas bakery. However, in “The Children” they become murderous monsters. This horror film shows a slightly less idyllic Christmas holiday.
Anna and the Apocalypse “Anna and the Apocalypse” begins on a normal school day. (Source: tmdb.org)
What starts out as a funny high school music film quickly becomes bitterly serious. “Anna and the Apocalypse” on Amazon follows the beginning of a zombie invasion, on Christmas of all days. If you like zombies and horror as well as a good musical, you will find everything in one here.
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A Christmas Horror Story “A Christmas Horror Story” tells four Christmas horror stories. (Source: tmdb.org)
A radio host (William Shatner) tells nightmarish stories on Christmas Eve. The independent stories come together for a dramatic finale and there’s no skimping on the blood. “A Christmas Horror Story” on Amazon offers an interesting collection of stories full of dark humor and intrigue. In Germany you can stream the film with a VPN client.
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Better Watch Out The burglars on “Better Watch Out” are up to no good. (Source: tmdb.org)
Suburbs are supposed to be nothing but an idyll for families. But with “Better Watch Out” they are anything but safe this Christmas. A babysitter and a twelve-year-old boy confront their burglars, who have much more evil in mind than in “Home Alone”. You can scare yourself on Netflix and Amazon.
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American Horror Stories The fourth episode of “American Horror Stories” is about Christmas. (Source: tmdb.org)
In the episode “Who Was Naughty?” The anthology series “American Horror Stories” takes Christmas to a new level. Because a group of influencers have to pay cruelly for a sensitive video that they posted online. You can watch the spin-off of “American Horror Story” on Disney+.
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Supernatural “Supernatural” celebrates a less contemplative Christmas in its third season. (Source: data from The Movie Database, Fanart.tv)
The third season of “Supernatural” is overshadowed by Dean’s deal, which promises him a ticket to hell. No wonder Sam isn’t keen on putting on a good face for evil this Christmas. Ultimately, however, the two of them celebrate a “Supernatural Christmas” in keeping with the episode title.
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The X-Files – The FBI’s Sinister Cases Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) is put to the test in this episode of The X-Files. (Source: tmdb.org)
In the episode “The Ghosts I Called,” Scully and Mulder investigate Christmas. Mulder thinks that an old house is haunted and soon the agents experience one absurdity after another. The “X-Files” episode is a popular fan favorite that some watch every Christmas.
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Stranger Things Wiona Ryders is nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in “Stranger Things.” (Source: Netflix)
On “Stranger Things,” the Christmas lights are lit up for a reason far more sinister than the holidays. Netflix’s hit series is about to enter its fourth season and impresses with its cinematic design as well as its fantastic cast and iconic soundtrack. If you like both mystery and horror, you’ve found your binge project for the holidays.
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Watch Christmas films 2023 on TV and stream
Anyone who has a Prime Video account and a subscription to Netflix and Disney+ can see even more Christmas films in 2023.
Watch comedy, romance or action Christmas films during the holidays? Below we have an overview of numerous Christmas films 2023 that correspond to a genre.
At Christmas you can expect numerous classics and also some new releases on TV and stream. You can find out what the holiday program has to offer in our large overview of the Christmas films 2023.
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