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10. The Children
Cheesy and sometimes annoying, The Children gets plenty
wrong in its attempts at making a horror film about a gaggle of youngsters who
turn on their parents. The adult characters, and especially the one teenager
unaffiliated by the strange happenings, are all pretty one dimensional. But in
some ways, this makes the bloodbath that much more fun. The Children never
really makes hearts beat faster, but it does provide a few good laughs and
plenty of jovial moments with psychotic children doing exactly what one
could expect.
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The Conjuring 2 is a terrifying horror sequel. If this was a
list on modern horror movies, it would even be placed higher. But, what is
often overlooked is that this film is actually a holiday movie. Taking place
during the holiday season, even featuring Christmas decorations, The
Conjuring 2 has even received (sarcastic) confirmation from creator and horror icon James Wan that the follow up of the fantastic original is, in fact, a Christmas horror movie. Even without many references, this movie is about family and its themes are reminiscent of those shared during yuletide celebrations. All that's missing in this generally not-about-Christmas-but-most-definitely-is-about-Christmas horror film to push it up this list is perhaps some more sparkling lights.
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Want to lose the Christmas spirit? This indie-thriller following
a trio of girls who accidentally push a groundskeeper down the stairs of a
house they broke into is just the kind of darkly mean-spirited flick to
halt any thoughts of Santa or elves. Intense and void of any joy, Body would
best be reserved for those who hate holiday fun. While the movie may have some
disturbingly comedic moments, the ever-grim Body definitely isn't for
the faint of heart.
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Often forgotten on the list of Christmas-themed horror movies is
Orphan; a film that takes place almost entirely around the holiday
season. With perhaps one of the most iconic plot twists in modern horror, it's
easy to forget how holiday-driven Orphan is. From scenic
snowfalls and warm interior tones, to a Christmas tree and presents that matter
later in the film, Orphan is a must-have inclusion for any jolly horror
fanatic. Like many of the movies on this list, the themes go deeper than the
setting and décor, featuring a family that must stand together or be ripped
apart.
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Before she stars opposite her real-life husband as a mother who
must keep her family safe from a supernatural danger attracted to noise, Emily
Blunt first starred in a little horror film called Wind Chill. Following
two classmates who end up stranded on a "scenic" route during their
trip home for the holidays, Wind Chill is an on-the-fly tale reminding
all of us to be thankful for all we have, no matter how we got it or where we
are. Wind Chill could have easily been a terrifying survival film, but
when it ties in ghostly elements, audiences will certainly find plenty to
appreciate during the holidays, given the sad lives of the road's previous
victims.
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