Christmas Horror Genre

The Christmas Horror genre combines holiday festivities with frightening or unsettling themes, creating a contrast between joyful celebration and terror. It often explores dark or supernatural elements, such as haunted Christmas settings, malevolent spirits, or twisted holiday characters. This genre uses the familiar, warm aspects of Christmas to heighten the shock or horror, amplifying suspense and emotional impact. It's designed to evoke both the discomfort of fear and the familiarity of holiday traditions, appealing to audiences interested in horror with a seasonal twist. Examples include films with sinister Santas, evil elves, or Christmas-themed monsters.