When it comes to Christmas horror movies, nothing gets the holiday spirit flowing like an evil Santa. These films take the jolly Santa we know and turn him into a creepy maniac with an appetite for gore. Instead of spreading cheer, evil Santa spreads fear, slashing his way through snow-covered streets and creeping down chimneys with murderous intent. To turn the most wonderful time of the year into a nightmare, spending time with any of the scariest killer Santa Clauses in horror movies should do the trick.
Some of these holiday horrors have arguably earned a spot among the best horror movies of all time for their unique blend of festivities and brutal violence. With Santa as the ultimate villain, they are packed with blood, chaos, and more than a little holiday madness. For anyone looking to spice up their holiday movie marathon, a murderous Santa Claus is an unexpected must-see.
Some of these holiday horrors have arguably earned a spot among the best horror movies of all time for their unique blend of festivities and brutal violence. With Santa as the ultimate villain, they are packed with blood, chaos, and more than a little holiday madness. For anyone looking to spice up their holiday movie marathon, a murderous Santa Claus is an unexpected must-see.
- 12/23/2024
- by Tena Tuzla
- ScreenRant
Stars: Simon Phillips, Michael Swatton, Julie Mainville, Anne-Carolyne Binette, James Hicks, Nick Allan, Blake Canning, Samantha De Benedet, Jonathan Largy, Frederik Storm | Written by Adrian Langley, Daniel Weissenberger | Directed by Adrian Langley
I remember seeing Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in the middle of the 90s, almost two decades after it was released, and being blown away by it. It was dirty, gritty, harsh, violent, sadistic and raw. It was one of my first true forays into horror, and it stuck with me. It remains one of my favourite examples of the genre to this day. Since then there have been many films released that have attempted to replicate the tone of Hooper’s demented masterpiece. There have been homages, there have been rip-offs and there have been a whole range of sequels, prequels and remakes. Wrong Turn, Inbred, Slaughterhouse and so-on, and so-forth. Butchers, then, is an...
I remember seeing Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in the middle of the 90s, almost two decades after it was released, and being blown away by it. It was dirty, gritty, harsh, violent, sadistic and raw. It was one of my first true forays into horror, and it stuck with me. It remains one of my favourite examples of the genre to this day. Since then there have been many films released that have attempted to replicate the tone of Hooper’s demented masterpiece. There have been homages, there have been rip-offs and there have been a whole range of sequels, prequels and remakes. Wrong Turn, Inbred, Slaughterhouse and so-on, and so-forth. Butchers, then, is an...
- 2/24/2021
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
Following its recent virtual screening during Popcorn Frights Wicked Weekend Halloween event, we're excited to exclusively reveal that Red Hound Films will release Butchers in select theaters and VOD on January 12th, 2021, and we also have exclusive images and the poster to share with Daily Dead readers!
Directed by Adrian Langley from a screenplay by Langley and Daniel Weissenberger, Butchers stars Simon Phillips, Michael Swatton, Julie Mainville, Anne-Carolyne Binette, James Hicks, Frederik Storm, Nick Allan, Samantha De Benedet, Blake Canning, and Jonathan Largy. The film is produced by Langley, Doug Phillips, and Kevin Preece.
We'll be sure to share the Butchers trailer when it's officially released, and in the meantime you can check out the exclusive images and poster below:
Synopsis: "A family of sadistic butchers has dug into the backcountry and, from the deep freeze of winter to the dog days of summer, anyone who crosses their path is dead meat.
Directed by Adrian Langley from a screenplay by Langley and Daniel Weissenberger, Butchers stars Simon Phillips, Michael Swatton, Julie Mainville, Anne-Carolyne Binette, James Hicks, Frederik Storm, Nick Allan, Samantha De Benedet, Blake Canning, and Jonathan Largy. The film is produced by Langley, Doug Phillips, and Kevin Preece.
We'll be sure to share the Butchers trailer when it's officially released, and in the meantime you can check out the exclusive images and poster below:
Synopsis: "A family of sadistic butchers has dug into the backcountry and, from the deep freeze of winter to the dog days of summer, anyone who crosses their path is dead meat.
- 11/23/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
The Nights Before Christmas Trailer — Paul Tanter‘s The Nights Before Christmas (2019) movie trailer and movie poster have been released by Unified North America. Produced by Mem Ferda, The Nights Before Christmas stars Sayla de Goede, Simon Phillips, Samantha De Benedet, Kate Schroder, John Collins, Shawn Ladd, Keegan Chambers, Anne-Carolyne Binette, [...]
Continue reading: The Nights Before Christmas (2019) Movie Trailer: Produced by Mem Ferda, Santa & Mrs. Claus go on a Murderous Rampage...
Continue reading: The Nights Before Christmas (2019) Movie Trailer: Produced by Mem Ferda, Santa & Mrs. Claus go on a Murderous Rampage...
- 11/20/2020
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Stars: Simon Phillips, Kate Schroder, Sayla de Goede, Michael Coughlan, Samantha De Benedet, Keegan Chambers, Ken Bressers, Anne-Carolyne Binette, Frederik Storm, Michael Swatton, Meredith Heinrich, Jennifer Willis | Written by Simon Phillips, Paul Tanter | Directed by Paul Tanter
I reviewed Once Upon Time At Christmas in 2018 and although it was a decent enough low budget slasher movie, it’s not a movie I was expecting a sequel to appear from. Yet here we are two years later with The Nights Before Christmas.
The synopsis in very simple terms, is basically the same as the first film. Santa Claus (well a guy dressed as him) goes on a killing spree, accompanied by Mrs Claus and being chased by the F.B.I. Being a slasher means that a lot of the enjoyment from this for many will be how entertaining the death scenes are. And in that regard, The Nights Before Christmas does pretty well for itself.
I reviewed Once Upon Time At Christmas in 2018 and although it was a decent enough low budget slasher movie, it’s not a movie I was expecting a sequel to appear from. Yet here we are two years later with The Nights Before Christmas.
The synopsis in very simple terms, is basically the same as the first film. Santa Claus (well a guy dressed as him) goes on a killing spree, accompanied by Mrs Claus and being chased by the F.B.I. Being a slasher means that a lot of the enjoyment from this for many will be how entertaining the death scenes are. And in that regard, The Nights Before Christmas does pretty well for itself.
- 11/2/2020
- by Alain Elliott
- Nerdly
Stars: Simon Phillips, Michael Swatton, Julie Mainville, Anne-Carolyne Binette, James Hicks, Nick Allan, Blake Canning, Samantha De Benedet, Jonathan Largy, Frederik Storm | Written by Adrian Langley, Daniel Weissenberger | Directed by Adrian Langley
I remember seeing Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in the middle of the 90s, almost two decades after it was released, and being blown away by it. It was dirty, gritty, harsh, violent, sadistic and raw. It was one of my first true forays into horror, and it stuck with me. It remains one of my favourite examples of the genre to this day. Since then there have been many films released that have attempted to replicate the tone of Hooper’s demented masterpiece. There have been homages, there have been rip-offs and there have been a whole range of sequels, prequels and remakes. Wrong Turn, Inbred, Slaughterhouse and so-on, and so-forth. Butchers, then, is an...
I remember seeing Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in the middle of the 90s, almost two decades after it was released, and being blown away by it. It was dirty, gritty, harsh, violent, sadistic and raw. It was one of my first true forays into horror, and it stuck with me. It remains one of my favourite examples of the genre to this day. Since then there have been many films released that have attempted to replicate the tone of Hooper’s demented masterpiece. There have been homages, there have been rip-offs and there have been a whole range of sequels, prequels and remakes. Wrong Turn, Inbred, Slaughterhouse and so-on, and so-forth. Butchers, then, is an...
- 10/30/2020
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
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