Tis’ the season to be jolly. OK, our selections may not all be jolly, and we admit, we may have a penchant for the Christmas thriller twists. But we feel like we may not be the only ones, and that’s why we put together this awesome little wish list of must-see Christmas movies. Short movies, of course.
What do we consider a Christmas movie? Well if there were a Die Hard short we’d probably put it in :). I mean, we have a Gremlins fan film included. We just want them to have some of that Holiday spirit.
Les Grandes Claques
by Annie St. Pierre
A divorced dad has an awkward Christmas Eve at his former in-laws’ house, where even his kids make him feel out of place.
Slay Ride
by Ed Shiers
On Christmas Eve, a frightened boy barricades himself in his bedroom while chaos erupts outside his door. As the night unfolds, strange sounds on the roof signal the arrival of an unexpected visitor whose presence will change Christmas forever.
Sleigh
by MK Kopp
On the 50th anniversary of his horrific death, a shopping mall Santa Claus returns to seek revenge on all those connected to the tragedy.
In this holiday horror proof of concept, the only thing coming down the chimney is… revenge!
Spool
by Mike Manning
SPOOL is a Christmas-y horror short about two sisters who discover a bottomless pit in the closet of their ailing father’s house.
Rain
by Imogen McCluskey
The appearance of a mysterious orange light upends a fraught family Christmas, forcing their pregnant daughter to decide between the overbearing expectations of her family or her own safety.
Christmas With The Moonies
by Will Cook
It’s that time of year! And we’d like to introduce you to the Moonies; the chaotic couple who won’t be getting the Christmas they expected this year
Invaders
by Daniel Prince
On Christmas Eve, a small UFO struggling find his place in the universe follows his two mischievous friend’s down to earth, whilst trying to impress and gain their acceptance he inadvertently changes Christmas forever.
More Stuff
by Joe Kinch & Simone Giampaolo
What’s the true meaning of Christmas? More Stuff! We commissioned musical comedian Ben Champion to write and produce a festive song to parody an animated musical.
$anta Con
by Sam Stillman
$anta Con is a :90 Christmas heist film written and directed by Hugo & Dean.
In it a thief pulls off the perfect bank robbery dressed as Santa.
It’s based on a true story.
Gremlins: Recall
by Ryan Patrick
A company, The Wing Corporation, has developed a medicine that allows Mogwai to be sold as family pets. It doesn’t go well.
The Christmas Light Killer
by James P. Gannon
Every night in December people in a small suburb of Philadelphia flock to a holiday light show. They drive at a snails pace through the 2 mile stretch of beautiful light displays, listening to holiday music, soaking up the Christmas spirit. But at the end of each night one man drives the stretch alone, turning off all of the lights, ending the joy day after day. This is his story.
