Holiday and Seasonal Horror

Nothing corrupts innocence quite like holiday horror. Christmas lights illuminating a killer's mask. Summer camp counsellors stalked through the woods. Halloween night when the monsters are real. These films weaponise the calendar itself.

10 films — with streaming info

Trick 'r Treat (2007)

Trick 'r Treat(2007)

Fits this vibe: holiday horror · halloween · anthology

Comedy, Horror · 82 min · Dir. Michael Dougherty

Under 90 minWell reviewed
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Five interwoven stories that occur on the same block, on the same night. A couple finds what happens when they blow a jack o' lantern out before midnight, a high school principal has a secret life as

Fear Street: Part Two - 1978 (2021)

Fear Street: Part Two - 1978(2021)

Fits this vibe: slasher · witchcraft · summer camp

Drama, Horror · 109 min · Dir. Leigh Janiak

StreamableWell reviewed
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1978. Against the backdrop of the endless feud between the teenagers of Shadyside and Sunnyvale and the centuries-spanning curse of the doomed witch, Sarah Fier, a spate of brutal axe murders terroris

The Final Girls (2015)

The Final Girls(2015)

Fits this vibe: horror spoof · slasher · parody

Comedy, Fantasy · 91 min · Dir. Todd Strauss-Schulson

Well reviewed
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When Max (Taissa Farmiga) and her friends reluctantly attend a tribute screening of an infamous '80s slasher film that starred Max's late mother (Malin Akerman), they are accidentally sucked into the

Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)

Friday the 13th Part 2(1981)

Fits this vibe: camp horror · slasher · serial killer

Horror, Mystery · 87 min · Dir. Steve Miner

StreamableUnder 90 min
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Months after Alice beheaded psycho killer/mother Pamela Voorhees at Camp Crystal Lake, survivor Alice is still traumatized because of the murders. But there is one problem: Mrs. Voorhees' son Jason ne

Silent Night (2012)

Silent Night(2012)

Comedy, Horror · 94 min · Dir. Steven C. Miller

Streamable
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The police force of a remote Midwestern town search for a killer Santa Claus who is picking off citizens on Christmas Eve.

Black Christmas (1974)

Black Christmas(1974)

Fits this vibe: holiday horror · slasher · christmas

Horror, Mystery · 98 min · Dir. Bob Clark

StreamableWell reviewed
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It's time for Christmas break, and the sorority sisters make plans for the holiday, but the strange anonymous phone calls are beginning to put them on edge. When Clare disappears, they contact the pol

Scream (1996)

Scream(1996)

Fits this vibe: horror movie · slasher · whodunit

Horror, Mystery · 111 min · Dir. Wes Craven

StreamableWell reviewed
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A year after her mother's death, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and her friends started experiencing some strange phone calls. They later learned the calls were coming from a crazed serial killer, in

Krampus (2015)

Krampus(2015)

Fits this vibe: holiday · creature-feature tension · family dysfunction

Comedy, Fantasy · 98 min · Dir. Michael Dougherty

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When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max (Emjay Anthony) gets disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Meanwhile, this lack of festive spirit unleashes the wrath of Kra

Black Christmas (2006)

Black Christmas(2006)

Fits this vibe: holiday · christmas horror · psychopath

Horror · 95 min · Dir. Glen Morgan

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In the 70's, the boy Billy is born with yellow skin due to a liver disease and his dysfunctional mother rejects him. Later he witnesses his mother and her lover killing his beloved father and burying

Better Watch Out (2016)

Better Watch Out(2016)

Fits this vibe: home invasion · christmas · dark comedy

Comedy, Horror · 89 min · Dir. Chris Peckover

Under 90 minHidden gem
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When you think the suburbs, you think safety, but this holiday night the suburbs are anything but safe. Ashley (Olivia DeJonge) thought this babysitting job was going to be an easy night, but the nigh

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are some must-watch holiday horror films?

Look for classics like 'Black Christmas' and 'Silent Night, Deadly Night' that blend festive cheer with chilling narratives. Other notable mentions include 'Krampus' and 'Better Watch Out' for a modern twist on holiday horror.

Are there any summer camp horror movies that capture the seasonal terror?

Absolutely! Films like 'Friday the 13th' and 'The Burning' perfectly encapsulate the fear of summer camp with their iconic settings and suspenseful plots. They are essential viewing for fans of slasher films.

What Halloween-themed horror movies should I check out?

For a true Halloween vibe, watch 'Halloween' and 'Hocus Pocus' for a mix of terror and fun. 'Trick 'r Treat' is also a fantastic anthology that weaves together multiple stories set on Halloween night.

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