Isn’t Christmas magical? Wine with the family, seeing grandma and grandad, Santa Claus, tinsel, sparkles, the flesh eating undead, sinister snowmen and celebrating the festive season with those that matter to you.
Hold on a minute...did I say flesh tearing zombies and killer snowmen?
Yes, that’s right – for many horror fanatics, Christmas simply offers another opportunity to place a twist on their favourite movie genre, as demonic snowmen, killer Santa Claus or and mythical Christmas creatures sleigh unsuspecting victims as they offer up anything but festive cheer.
So, do you want more frost bite than making snow angels? Then check out our list of the 10 best festive themed horrors which are guaranteed to delight – and fright – the family this December 25.
9. Dead Snow (2009)
Okay, so Dead Snow is technically not a Christmas movie, but it has tons of snow in it, zombies and an absolute truck load of gore. Hilarious, revolting and brilliant all at the same time. Don't look beyond this Norwegian classic. Photo: Moviestore/Shutterstock
10. Jack Frost (1997)
No, not the cuddly, family friendly Michael Keaton family flick. This is the gorey, slasher hit that shows Mr Frosty as a cold, callous killer. Photo: A-Pix Entertainment, Inc.