Humbug

Humbug is a multi-award winning Christmas themed horror short film written by, and starring, the lovely Milly Sanders.

It tells the story of the metamorphosis of a Christmas hating goth girl, who seems to try and bring a decapitated Santa Claus to life, using an occult ritual.

Before she is interrupted by the festive spirit of her next door neighbour (who is jollily played by Sanders).

Angered by this, the young goth girl, goes over to her neighbours house...in an attempt to ruin her day.

Only to be forcibly subject to an intervention...of sorts.

After being tazed, and taken captive, by this much too happy woman...she is told that she has been taken over by a "humbug"...and that she is about to go through the process required to remove it.

In hope that this will save her from the grim fate of growing up goth.

While not the best written of the Christmas themed horror shorts...it definitely has one of the best concepts.

With some solid execution (that would make Cronenberg proud).

And, for that reason, it is certainly one of the best Christmas themed horror shorts out there (which you can watch for free on Youtube).

5.5 out of 10.

Humbug is the product of SiniSisters AKA Jesse Foudray & Milly Sanders (who wrote the script), & as a ghoulish reworking of A Christmas Carol, it certainly hits home with tremendous aplomb.

Things kick off with Christmas hating Goth Scarlet (Foudray) stomping over to her neighbour's house to complain about the loud festive music.

However, the jolly but unbalanced Betty (Sanders) tasers Scarlet, ties her up, & in Betty's words, will 'coat your throat with Christmas cheer!'

Its disturbing stuff, but highly enjoyable . Great atmosphere & performances to match - Milly Sanders has an incredibly sexy voice.

My only complaint was the mistletoe scene - it should have been a tad longer, by at least two hours!!!!!!