While classic movies likeHome AloneandChristmas Vacationwill always feel perfect when snow starts falling, there's something fun about watching a horror movie during the holiday season. Although October will always be a popular month to watch favorite scary flicks thanks to people getting into the Halloween spirit, a chilly winter night also feels like a nice moment to watch a horror movie or revisit a favorite one.

From classics from decades past to more contemporary movies, Reddit fans are sharing their favorite horror movies that are about Christmas, and many people enjoy watching these just as much as the typical festive fare.

10 Black Christmas (1974)

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Reddit user MrAnonymous117 calledBlack Christmas "the definitive Christmas horror film, as well as simply being one of the best slasher films of all time."

There are so many Christmas movies to pick from, whether someone is in the mood for Hallmark romance or a movie about Santa Claus, andBlack Christmasis a perfect horror movie set during the holiday season. Many fans talk about rewatching the original rather than watching the 2006 and 2019 remakes, and the story about sorority sisters who are targeted by a killer will always feel fresh.

9 Better Watch Out (2016)

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Better Watch Outis a popular scary movie set at Christmas that fans often talk about since it's got a surprising twist. Reddit user Popular_Patience6877 thinks "Better watch out is a great modern slasher!"

Thanks to the urban legend about a babysitter, there's always going to be something terrifying about someone alone in a house at night while looking after children, andBetter Watch Outdoesn't disappoint when it comes to a festive feeling, a horrifying plot, and lots of shock value.

8 Krampus (2015)

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One Redditor wrote, "In my house it is a tradition to watch Krampus." Several fans replied that they do the same thing.

After learning about the scary figure Krampus, it's entertaining to watch this horror movie since it's a bit campy and funny. The movie stars Toni Collette and Adam Scott and feels like a fun story to watch when someone is in the mood to be scared but also wants to celebrate the season.

7 A Christmas Horror Story (2015)

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There are some great Christmas anthology TV episodes and it's also fun to find a movie that tells a few different stories about a scary holiday season.

One Redditor recommendsA Christmas Horror Storyand described it as "4 short stories/movies packed in one film. It's great." In the first memorable story, students spend time at their creepy school and are attacked by a ghost. The third story is about Krampus, and the fourth is about elves turning into zombies.

6 The Children (2008)

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Reddit user the_small_dogs calledThe Children"a pretty good Christmas/infected movie. Has some creepy kids and good gore."

The movie is set before New Year's and tells the story of two kids, Leah and Nicky, who get sick and who spread it to others. Before too long, it becomes clear that when children get this illness, they become evil murderers.

5 Santa's Slay (2005)

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One Redditor recommended "Santa's Slay" as a good horror movie to watch at Christmastime.

It doesn't get much scarier than Santa Claus being an evil killer. In this movie, the familiar figure murders a family while they are celebrating the holiday and talking about how much money they have. While not the most highly reviewed movie, many people enjoy watching it each year and consider it a solid slasher about this time of year.

4 Jack Frost (1997)

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While Jack Frost is a beloved '90s children's movie, it's also the title of a Christmas horror movie that has quite the following.

Reddit user bbk8z shared, "I love Jack Frost, really fun." The 1997 movie tells the story of serial killer Jack Frost who gets into an accident and turns into a snowman. He wants nothing more than to murder Sheriff Sam, who originally found him and tried to punish him.

3 Rare Exports (2010)

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Rare Exportsis another Christmas horror movie that many people recommend. One Redditor said, "It's become a staple for me... can't wait until mid December to watch again."

The 2010 movie tells the story of Juuso and Pietari who think that they have found Santa Claus's tomb but this Santa Claus is terrifying. This discovery changes everything as kids start going missing. While some cheesy and fun Christmas movies are about saving Christmas, this one has the same storyline but there is even more of a reason to protect people this holiday season.

2 Gremlins (1984)

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Reddit user OliOli1234 recommendedGremlins, calling it "a classic" and saying "though kind of a mild horror flick in comparison."

Gremlins has many funny quotes and it's considered a horror movie that is also hilarious and manages to evoke that warm and cozy holiday season feeling. The little creatures are so cute that it's easy to forget how powerful and evil they are.

1 Await Further Instructions (2018)

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One Redditor recommended "Await Further Instructions" as a great Christmas horror movie.

In this 2018 movie, a family is trying to get through Christmas when they realize that they can't leave their house and they have to hear about what's going on through instructions via the TV. Their house is also coated in a weird black substance. It's definitely a unique idea and makes navigating tricky family dynamics at Christmas seem totally easy in comparison.

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