By skyforbes I am building a specific movie watchlist for this holiday season, and I need help finding films that fit a very specific niche. I am looking for "Christmas movies that aren't really Christmas movies." I want to avoid the typical sentimental family films or rom-coms. instead, I am looking for Action, Thriller, or Horror movies that just happen to take place during the Christmas season.
Think along the lines of Die Hard (action movie at a Christmas party) or Gremlins (horror-comedy set during the holidays). I will accept movies that use traditional Christmas tropes (like Santa Claus) only if they are subverted into horror or high-octane action. I want snow, Christmas lights, and eggnog, but I want them in the background of a shootout or a creature feature. Please provide a brief explanation of why your pick fits this vibe!
Think along the lines of Die Hard (action movie at a Christmas party) or Gremlins (horror-comedy set during the holidays). I will accept movies that use traditional Christmas tropes (like Santa Claus) only if they are subverted into horror or high-octane action. I want snow, Christmas lights, and eggnog, but I want them in the background of a shootout or a creature feature. Please provide a brief explanation of why your pick fits this vibe!