My Top 5 Dark Christmas Horror Movies
Since I absolutely love horror movies and the enchanting spirit of Christmas, I decided to compile a list of my all-time favorite dark horror films that uniquely take place during the holiday season. I ranked them with #1 being the best of all time (to me). They are all FREE to watch, so if you haven’t seen them, go ahead and check them out. I can’t wait to hear what you think about them. If your favorite Christmas horror movie isn’t on this list, let me know because I probably haven’t seen it yet.
5. Rare Exports (2010)
When you dig up a rare commodity, it’s easy to ignore its evil motives when you’re blinded by dollar signs. This Finnish film was full of suspense as it painted Santa Claus in a different light. If you like the myths and don’t mind reading subtitles, watch Rare Exports on Tubi.
4. The Children (2008)
To have to choose between your children and your own safety and survival is a tough pill to swallow. There were scenes in this movie that made me cringe and thank the stars that I wasn’t any of the characters. It’s worth a watch if you have a strong stomach and like your horror with tons of suspense. This one used to be on Tubi. Not sure where to find it now.
3. Black Christmas (1974)
It’s the holidays, and campus is ready for Christmas…but there is a serial killer on the loose. This is a classic and I love it for the subtleties and suspense that a lot of horror classics embody. If you like psychological horror, this one is for you. The whole movie is free on Tubi.
2. Better Watch Out (2016)
Home Alone meets Scream when two teenagers find themselves trapped by a psychotic killer. The first twist threw me. Like literally my mouth dropped open. I plan on watching it again this winter because the ending was awesome (LOL). It’s a fun dark movie for slasher lovers. Find it free on Tubi.
1. Dead End (2003)
I have to admit that I’m biased when it comes to this movie. It's been a favorite of mine since I was a teenager in the early 2000s. I was OVERJOYED when I saw it in Tubi’s library. A family heads out to Christmas dinner only to get stuck on a road to nowhere. This is a creepy fun watch and a must-see for those who like horror movies in general.
I hope you enjoyed this list and that you have time to comment or check these films out if you haven’t seen them already.
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Some hotels check you in. This one never lets you check out. In the Gallagher Hotel, every room holds a nightmare, and every guest becomes prey.
When Riley accepts a serving position at an exclusive party in the infamous Gallagher Hotel, she sees it as a chance to move past her son's tragic death. Instead, she steps into a supernatural nightmare. Together with Chris, a mysterious thief haunted by his own tortured history, she discovers the hotel's current owner isn't who she claims to be - but rather the vengeful spirit of an executed criminal. As malevolent forces trap them inside, Riley and Chris witness horrifying manifestations and uncover dark secrets hidden within the hotel's Victorian walls. The spiritual and material realms blur, and the body count rises. A sinister hotel manager reveals his true demonic nature, and ancient evils awaken. Can they expose the hotel's macabre history and survive the night, or will they join the ranks of the hotel's permanent ghostly residents?
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