We are counting down to the end of the year or not yet? Until then, since Christmas is coming, how about some Christmas horror, just for fun? Are you tired of seeing the same things every year? Do you think you've seen it all? What if instead of sugary Christmas romantic movies and comedies, you changed the repertoire this year? 

I have the solution for you, dear reader, and to enter the festive spirit of Christmas a little differently this year, I have prepared a list of the best horror movies for you to watch alone or with friends!

By the way, the list is not in order of preference, but chronologically based on their release date. :)

1. Black Christmas (1974)

And we start our list with a slasher movie from the '70s. Don't be fooled by the date, the movie gradually manages to "build up" the suspense, it will make you sympathize with the characters, the killer appears as if you're playing an FPS game (=you see through his eyes) and of course, it's full of terrifying moments.

The story is quite simple: Christmas is coming and a group of girls, members of a sorority at a university, are making their plans for the holidays. Until the phone rings and the call is not very friendly. Of course, they inform the police, but they don't pay much attention to them.

- No, Clare, it's the Mormon Tabernacle Choir making their annual obscene phone call.

2. Dead End (2003)

We continue with a 2003 film, a little gem that unfortunately never became very well-known. It will keep you on the edge of your seat, the characters are lovable, and it has humor. What else do you want! Let me tell you the plot:

On Christmas Eve, a father drives his family in a car to his in-laws' house for the holidays. And while he has been taking the same route for 20 years, he decides for the first time to try a different road to get there faster. In other words, he takes the wrong turn in the evening, and of course, he makes the biggest mistake of his life!

- Was there no dial tone?

- No, Laura. I just forgot the number to 9-1-1!

3. Rare Exports (2010)

Finnish movie the next one, will definitely make you, whether you want it or not, believe in Santa Claus! The movie is quite dark and mysterious, and the plot is as follows:

On Christmas Eve in Finland, Americans carry out an excavation in the depths of a mountain, with the help of dynamite. There lies the secret of Christmas, which should (in my opinion) remain a secret. And the young protagonist of the movie, of course, goes to spy.

- The real Santa was totally different. The Coca-Cola Santa is just a hoax.

4. A Christmas Horror Story (2015)

Christmas is family, tradition, forgiveness, it is the most beautiful time of the year! If you manage to survive. Okay, it's not an Oscar-worthy movie, it's a movie to have fun with, with cute special effects, nice stories, and some twists!

The movie revolves around 4 different stories that intertwine, narrated by a radio producer: high school students investigate a mysterious murder, a couple notices that their little son has changed his behavior, and a family being stalked by Krampus, the Christmas demon. Oh, and at the North Pole, Santa Claus fights against his zombie-elfs!

- I said I don't want a goddamn cookie! You reindeer f*cking snow wh*re!

5. Anna and the Apocalypse (2017)

And speaking of zombies, here comes a zombie musical. Yes, you read that right. The movie is a musical with zombies. Obviously, it's a horror comedy like Shaun of the Dead, and it's definitely original!

Christmas and in a small town, the teenage protagonist wakes up to find chaos. Along with her classmates and friends, she tries to fight, sing, and dance for her survival. And obviously, it's not easy at all!

- Oh no. Justin Bieber is a zombie!

6. The Advent Calendar (2021)

We are approaching the end of our holiday movie list, this time with a Belgian film, of the "be careful what you wish for" type.

The paralyzed protagonist receives as a gift from a friend a countdown calendar, like the ones you open a door every day and eat a chocolate until Christmas. Only inside each door, there are different surprises. And she will have to follow the rules of the game if she wants to reach the end!

+1 The Conjuring 2 (2016)

And we have reached the end, dear reader. We close our list with the top-rated Conjuring 2, the second film of the trilogy which, although not explicitly stated, takes place during Christmas. If you haven't seen the first one, it would be good to watch it. Guaranteed, you will need new underwear.

The familiar couple who explores supernatural phenomena are the protagonists, and they are once again called to help a mother who is raising her 4 children alone, in a house where they are definitely not alone.

- There was a crooked man... and he walked a crooked mile; The crooked man stepped forth and... rang the crooked bell; And thus his crooked soul... spiralled into a crooked Hell; Murdered his crooked family... and laughed a crooked laugh.

Closing, I would like to wish you, dear reader, happy holidays, good fun, and a good time no matter what you do! And don't forget, before going to sleep, to look under the bed, inside the closets, in the basement, and the attic! Merry Xmas!