Find Part 1 of Essential Holiday Horror right here: https://wpor-fm.sagacom.com/just-courtney/essential-holiday-horror-part-1/
I’m watching an Xmas Horror movie every day til Christmas! Here are my Days 6 through 15 all in one place for your viewing pleasure.
Day 6 : The Gingerdead Man
Streaming on: TUBI
Trailer: https://youtu.be/by-KVHh1srw
SCARES: F
FUN: D
An evil gingerbread man comes to life with the soul of a convicted killer. Lmaoooo Gary Busey? I was surprised by how boring this was.. plus it wasn’t very festive. Next!
Day 7: Who Slew Auntie Roo?
Streaming on: PARAMOUNT
Trailer: https://youtu.be/R-1J4lGs4OE
SCARES: A
FUN: A
A demented widow lures unsuspecting children to her mansion on xmas. This has that old school creep factor that I laahv AND Shelley Winters! Classic.
Day 8: Saint
Streaming on: AMC+
Trailer: https://youtu.be/lYCBKgzuNak
SCARES: B
FUN: A
St. Nick is a murderous bishop that kidnaps children when the moon is full on December 5th. This is waaay better than it has to be & has a handful of really great kills. A lil corny on some of the CGI but overall really fun!
Day 9: The Children
Streaming on: TUBI
Trailer: https://youtu.be/83SpGgQTH2Y
SCARES: A
FUN: A
A relaxing family xmas vacation turns into a fight for survival when the children turn on their parents. Wow! I was so stressed out for this whole movie lmao. Murdery children are terrifying.
Day 10: Rare Exports
Streaming on: HULU
Trailer: https://youtu.be/PwT3wtUCv9Y
SCARES: A
FUN: A
On xmas eve in Finland, Santa Claus is unearthed in an archaeological dig.. then children start disappearing. This movie is BONKERS & an annual xmas watch for me. If you haven’t seen it GO WATCH RIGHT NOW.
Day 11: Mercy Christmas
Streaming on: PARAMOUNT +
Trailer: https://youtu.be/yXqkNn4Em3E
SCARES: C
FUN: B
Michael is jazzed when he meets the perfect woman & she invites him to xmas dinner with her family.. but it looks like HE is going to be the dinner. This was sorta fun! Nothing award-winning or terrifying but still worth a watch if you’re into low budget xmas horror.
Day 12: Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2
Streaming on: SHUDDER
Trailer: https://youtu.be/A88U78XR6bQ
SCARES: F
FUN: B
If you haven’t seen the first one.. you’ve gotta. All I can say is .. GARBAGE DAY! So bad it’s good.
Day 13: All Through the House
Streaming on: TUBI
Trailer: https://youtu.be/Ct9qEtlKkwQ
SCARES: C
FUN: B
A deranged killer dressed as Santa slays his way through town. This is sorta fun! A lot of creative kills & practical effects which I always appreciate.
Day 14: Santa’s Slay
Streaming on: PEACOCK
Trailer: https://youtu.be/45wLLhUaMgA
SCARES: C
FUN: A
Santa Claus is actually a demon & this holiday season he’s returning to his evil ways. A modern CLASSIC! Wow, I forgot how star-studded this movie is. Early 2000’s horror has a very special place in my heart. Also you’ve gotta love goldberg’s one liners.
Day 15: Body
Streaming on: TUBI
Trailer: https://youtu.be/E5j6oGMU2B4
SCARES: B
FUN: D
A night out turns deadly when three girls break into a seemingly empty mansion on Christmas Eve-Eve. Mehhh, this was pretty predictable & boring.. and lowkey sad. Also the main character’s wig is SO BAD I just can’t.
