Mikey Bramble
With Christmas approaching, we are seeing a lot of it in the media. The part of media we think of the most is the movies. A good majority of Christmas movies are happy and heartwarming. Not everyone is into the cheerful, family-friendly movies for the holidays. Some people prefer to watch more Halloween-related movies. For those out there who prefer scary movies, there are options for you. The four great recommendations this season are “Krampus,” “Gremlins,, “A Christmas Horror Story” and “Dead End.”
Krampus (2015)- This Horror Comedy is about a dysfunctional family that comes together for Christmas. All gets terribly worse when one boy accidentally summons the Christmas demon known as Krampus. “Krampus” has a great blend of horror and comedy. There is the main bad guy, Krampus. He is the complete opposite of Santa Claus. Krampus torments a family with the help of evil toys.
Gremlins (1984)- A classic about a young man who gets a furry little creature for Christmas. But he must follow three simple rules: 1. Don’t get it wet. 2. Don’t feed it after midnight. 3. Keep it out of bright lights. “Gremlins” is another great horror comedy Christmas movie. This movie focuses on a bunch of tiny monsters. These monsters are more about making a mess than hurting anyone. The troubles in Kingston Falls all started when Billy accidentally broke the first two rules. Some notable names in this movie are Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates and Howie Mandel as Gizmo. “Gremlins” is one horror movie you can sit down and watch with the kids.
A Christmas Horror Story (2015)- This anthology film consists of four interwoven stories. One story is about some high school students investigating a homicide. The second is about a couple who notices their son acting strangely. The strange behavior starts when the family cuts down a Christmas tree in the forest. The third story sees a family stalked by Krampus. The fourth story is about Santa fighting zombie elves. “A Christmas Horror Story” is enjoyable because it forces the viewer to pay attention. Christmas time is not the only connection the four stories have. Each story has its own little twist.
Dead End (2003)- On Christmas Eve, Frank Harrington and his family are going to visit his in-laws. On the way there, Frank decides to take a shortcut. This shortcut was a terrible idea on Frank’s part. The shortcut turns into a never-ending road. The Harrington family encounter a mysterious woman and a car with an unseen driver. This movie could be enjoyed by people who love suspense. Throughout the film you will wonder about the woman and driver. It is a mystery as to whether the Harrington family will get out of the forest. “Dead End” is a Rated R film.
There are more than these for Christmas horror films. These are just a small handful of what is out there.
