The UK lasts until Christmas, granting characters played by Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and more one last December celebration. Guests debate whether Mother Earth is finally revolting or the Russians have enacted their master apocalypse plan, but our civilization’s fate is inevitable - toxic gas will engulf each nation. Newer to the holiday horror canon is Camille Griffin’s Silent Night, a sudsy soirée about friends sharing Christmas spirits before the end of humanity. Though it’s not exactly appropriate content for the whole family, it scores midnighter points because humor isn’t hidden or ignored - the situation deals more with snickers than seriousness. Jack Frost continues his serial spree in Snowmonton, USA - sporting his new frigid form - voiced by Scott MacDonald as channeled through Freddy Kruger and Chucky. Maybe you’re hugged to death in the shower or strangled by colored Christmas lights before choking on ornament shards. ![]() You’ll recognize a pre-American Pie Shannon Elizabeth in Michael Cooney’s bastardization of Frosty the Snowman, as the titular Jack offs townsfolk in a host of goofily fatal ways. Jack Frost is Child’s Play but with chemicals instead of voodoo incantations and a murderous snowman instead of a killer doll. It’s not a stocking stuffer it’s the whole present. Miller hits on all cylinders in this remake that stands well on its own, empowered by a disinterest in playing nice even by usual horror fan expectations. From mounted antler trophy callbacks to fresh expressions of violence like a poor soul’s run in with a tree farm’s woodchipper. It’s got everything on your wish list, from Malcolm McDowell shouting about avocado on hamburgers to flamethrowers for chest-and-nut roasts. It’s a despicably naughty slasher that drips with Christmastime decor and repulsive massacres, one of the “last” of its kind by post-2012 horror standards. Miller’s Silent Night is better than Charles Sellier Jr.’s Silent Night, Deadly Night by the slightest length of a pine needle. Here’s a scalding holiday horror take - Steven C. It's all just a game to psycho Santa - the most unnerving part. Deadly Games is also frequently comical and thrilling, as the war-painted youth is forced to confront the bleakest realities. ![]() There's an emotional oomph behind the kiddo's violent holiday as he fights the madman alone (sans an ailing grandpa), setting elaborate traps throughout his family's mansion. A tech-wiz child obsessed with action movies like Rambo must defend himself on Christmas Eve from a deranged home invader dressed as Santa. The only reason you don't know that is because Deadly Games was stuck in US distribution purgatory until a few years ago. René Manzor's Deadly Games (aka Game Over, aka Dial Code Santa Claus, aka 3615 code Père Noël, aka Hide and Freak) was Home Alone before Home Alone ever premiered. De la Iglesia is known for his extravagant horror concepts, and I'd say a blasphemous buddy comedy about an apocalyptic atypical holiday quest fits the bill. It's wacky, darkly comedic, and filled with hellscapes that boast demonic costumes and wild practical effects. ![]() A sinning priest, a metalhead Satanist, and an occult TV show host must band together to prevent the Antichrist's birth. Álex de la Iglesia blends Spanish and Italian horror influences into The Day of the Beast, a 1995 Christmas horror curveball that throws everything but the kitchen sink at audiences. (Don't worry, the best horror movie of 2022 is coming soon!) If you're not feeling holly jolly, you can check out the best modern horror movies and our pick for the best horror movie of 2021.
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