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P2 isn't the most memorable horror film. But, with a fantastic concept and a terrifically loony role for Wes Bentley, this Christmas horror movie should be anything but forgettable. This typical obsession-slasher movie follows a corporate woman working late on Christmas Eve who becomes entangled in a cat-and-mouse game with a security guard blocking her in a parking garage. Things transpire with typical horror conventions but the resulting film glows with holiday cheer and is an entertaining addition to any yuletide playlist.
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4. Black Christmas
Whether deciding on the campy, spooky original or the somewhat
grotesque remake, Black Christmas is a practical go-to slasher film for
the season. Neither are masterpieces and both have some great aspects, and some
really bad ones. But, while the bad is glaring, the good provides enough jolly
holiday fun to make them more than worthwhile. The original's use of
horrifying, telephone breathing and the remakes obscenely terrifying killer
provide the perfect reminder that while these movies are definitely reserved
for a certain time of the year, they will always be scary.
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3. Better Watch Out
One of the best Christmas horror movies out there also happens
to be one of the newest. Starring a cast a fantastic young stars, Better
Watch Out is a twisty slasher brimming with the essence of the holidays.
The visuals are lush, the lights warm and the bloodshed gory. All of it
culminates into a perfect experience with funny, but intense results. Better
Watch Out deserves the fan base it's rapidly collecting because it's a
spirited and captivating holiday horror film that knows how to work its simple
premise. Better Watch Out is now streaming exclusively on Shudder, a
great move for a great movie.
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Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale is probably the most outlandish film to make
this list. Odd, but actually scary, this comical Finnish horror flick is
reminiscent of the worlds of Guillermo Del Toro, but with an undeniable
locale-point of view. Rare Exports is now streaming on Prime which makes
it all the easier to see for those of us who may have missed it on its first
rounds. Full of festive undertones, brimming with sweater-adorning characters
and really, really scary elves, this holiday movie is a blast.
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While maybe the most typical option and the more famous out of the others, its negligent to ignore how polished Krampus is. Never taking itself too seriously, the film is full of campy scares, jovial comedy and overall high quality entertainment. Not only is it an effective holiday flick, it’s also a terrific horror and comedy one too. With characters that are unlikeable, yet lovable, elves as creepy as those in Rare Exports and plenty of odd baubles and trinkets that come to life, the ever-charming Krampus is a masterful blend of cinema.
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