24 Days of LosMas- Stab 3 Holiday Horror

I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the last night, I am posting the fan film Stab 3 Holiday Horror.

24 Days of LosMas- The Traveler (2010)

I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the twenty-third night, I am posting the 2010 thriller The Traveler.

24 Days of LosMas- Vicious (2025)

I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the twenty second night, I am posting the supernatural thriller Vicious.

Vicious (2025)

 

24 Days of LosMas- You Are Not Me (2023)

I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the twenty second night I am posting the 2023 thriller You Are Not Me.

You Are Not Me (2023)

Holiday travel is often a horror story we all want to avoid, but as obligation dictates, we all have to face the inevitable journey home. Aitana and her partner Gabi travel from their home in Brazil to her family's villa in Spain. Aitana faces a cold response from her family and all the attention given to a stranger who has suddenly replaced her as a daughter. Aitana suspects the woman named Nadia has dark intentions, but is this jealousy or genuine fear? You Are Not Me is a 2023 Spanish horror movie directed by Moises Romera and Maria Crespo. Actress Roser Tapias portrays Aitana, and from her arrival, she plays the role of the estranged daughter who finds her family's indifference troubling. As the tension rises, her fears are pushed to the forefront as a series of bizarre visions all but confirm them. You Are Not Me has a great cast, including Ms Tapias, Jorge Motos, Anna Kurikka, and Yapoena Silva. As a holiday horror movie, You Are Not Me may lack the festive look of an American one, but it amps up the anxiety and fear, especially during the film's climax. One of the best holiday horror movies I have watched in recent years, You Are Not Me is an instant classic and a welcome addition to any holiday horror collection.   

24 Days of LosMas- Killer Christmas Elves (2021)

I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the Twentieth night, I am posting the 2021 horror comedy Killer Christmas Elves.

 

24 Days of LosMas- Krispr (2023)

I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the nineteenth night, I am posting the 2023 sci-fi horror movie Krispr.

Krispr (2023)

A brilliant scientist has developed a robot-like clone that he invites to his family holiday gathering. Still, his wife and family may face danger when the artificial woman named Krispr begins to defy her programming. Krispr is a 2023 sci-fi horror movie directed by and starring Petrie Willink, with Tracy Brooks Swope and Sof Puchley as his wife and Krispr. Krispr plays into the latest trend of AI horror films, with Ex Machina and Megan being the two films borrowed heavily from. Sof Puchley does an adequate job portraying Krispr, but the low budget hampers the film, which has a promising plot despite being derivative of so many other evil-robot movies. Director Willink wears two hats in this movie, playing the main character and directing. While this is not unheard of, it's usually more successful with a more talented person at the helm. With a runtime of 112 minutes, Krispr is slow and could have benefited from a bit more editing to trim out some of the slower moments. 
 

24 Days of LosMas- A Very Flattened Christmas (2024)

I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the eighteenth night, I am posting the 2024 comedy A Very Flattened Christmas.

A Very Flattened Christmas (2024)

A company holiday party faces some issues when a number of their employees start to die as a result of a mysterious slasher dressed in a reindeer-like costume. Amid all the craziness, even the annoying local celebrity is targeted for the crime of cleaning up roadkill. A Very Flat Christmas is a 2024 horror-comedy directed by Shane Wallace and featuring an ensemble cast including Key Tawn Toothman, Trevor Vincent Farney, and Mark Mannette. A Very Flat Christmas is an indie comedy inspired by the online series Flattened, directed by Shane Wallace. The web series Flattened is popular with its fan base. Still, for those unfamiliar with the characters, this movie comes across as a silly office slasher with goofy characters and a fictional hero named Dick Puncher. The film is deliberately terrible but strangely entertaining thanks to its quirky characters, bloody kills, and goofy protagonist. Sadly, the reindeer costume for the slasher is easily the worst part of this low-budget affair, and it looks terribly made. Despite this, fans of this series will enjoy their favorite goofy characters, while the rest of us ponder the very idea of a comedy series about roadkill cleanup crews.   

 

24 Days of LosMas- Final Recovery

I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the seventeenth night, I am posting the 2025 holiday horror Final Recovery.

Final Recovery (2025)

24 Days of LosMas- I Know What You Did Last Christmas (2025)

I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the sixteenth night, I am posting the 2025 slasher I Know What You Did Last Christmas.

I Know What You Did Last Christmas (2025)

The holidays are often a time to reconnect with friends and family near and dear. Ironically, it is also one of the most challenging times for families for so many reasons. I Know What You Did Last Christmas follows a group of friends who reunite at a remote house in the English countryside for a holiday get-together. At first, everything seems festive and fun, but a deadly secret is revealed, and some unknown figure has decided to seek revenge. I Know What You Did Last Christmas is a 2025 slasher directed by Gregory Randolph Jr and starring Shayli Reagan, Lauren Staerck, and Alfie Manser. With a title that is a blatant ripoff of the popular 90s slasher, it is no secret that the plot borrows heavily from other slashers, including a recent movie titled The Naughty List of Mr. Scrooge. Both films are revenge-centered slashers that have a group trapped in a remote location while they find members of their party murdered by a masked killer. Coincidentally, both movies are derivatives of the 80s sleazy slasher Slaughter High. I Know What You Did Last Christmas offers nothing original, but the setting is quite Christmassy, and the actors are attractive. 

24 Days of LosMas- The Naughty List of Mr Scrooge (2024)

I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the sixteenth night, I am posting the 2024 slasher The Naughty List of Mr Scrooge.

The Naughty List of Mr. Scrooge (2024)

So many slasher movies rely on revenge as motivation for the killer to slice and dice a collection of hapless victims. Often, these movies are pretty formulaic, with the film changing the setting, the choice of killing tools, and the villain's costume. The Naughty List of Mr. Scrooge takes the classic story A Christmas Carol as the basis for this slasher, which follows a group of college friends reuniting ten years after a prank gone wrong results in the death of a classmate. With snow conditions being terrible, the group at first seems festive, but secrets come out, and bodies pile up at the hands of a killer wearing a Scrooge mask. The Naughty List of Mr. Scrooge is a 2024 slasher written and directed by Jake Helgren. Featuring a cast of attractive but little-known actors, The Naughty List of Mr. Scrooge has a decent storyline, and with the snowy setting, you get an excellent backdrop for the film's villain to operate. While the plot itself is derivative, the kills are well-executed for this holiday slasher. Better than expected, The Naughty List of Mr. Scrooge won't win awards, but it does offer some decent kills and some mild humor.   

 

24 Days of LosMas- It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (2024)

I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the fourteenth night, I am posting the 2020 horror comedy It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.

It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (2024)

Holiday slashers don't often take place in high school, but with so many great teen slashers, it's the perfect setting for some jolly good stab and slice. Jeremy and Minka are neighbors and besties who grew up together but remain friends only. Jeremy is excited about hooking up with the popular girl Amanda, and while Minka does not share his enthusiasm, she supports him. Jeremy has a dark secret about his past, and the community he and his mother relocated to will soon find out when a series of murders begin to hit local students. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear is an indie holiday slasher comedy directed and written by Stephen Allen Gutierrez and introducing Drew Pipkin, Jaeden Riley Juarez, and Katerina Rakosky. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear has the look and feel of an indie movie, and while its production values look basic, the casting and story are superb. Drew and Jaeden have excellent chemistry together, and they make for a great couple who grow closer as bodies pile up and accusations point to them. The movie plays into the Scream meta style with references to horror movies, nods to Wes Craven, and respect for the genre, while not forgetting to include some great practical gore. Fans of horror will appreciate seeing Michael Berryman as the school principal. While the film isn't perfect due to the indie budget, Director Gutierrez gets it right with the casting and a creepy-looking killer. Filmed entirely in San Antonio, fans of Texas horror will appreciate a holiday horror movie without the snow but with some great kills and a fun cast.

 

24 Days of LosMas- Hell Hath No Fury

I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the thirteenth night, I am posting the 2023 horror comedy Hell Hath No Fury.

Hell Hath No Fury (2023)

The perfect marriage is often spoken of as an oxymoron, describing a couple who look and seem like a match made in heaven. Hell Hath No Fury features a wife, Priscilla, who has built a lovely home for her husband, Silas. While they both look like Barbie and Ken, their marriage is as fake as their smiles for one another. Priscilla plans to have her husband murdered so she can move on with her lover and pretend to be a grieving widow. Little does she realize that Silas has similar intentions to have her taken out as well. Hell Hath No Fury is a 2023 dark comedy directed by Zachary Burns and written by Jacob Leighton Burns. Priscilla is masterfully portrayed by Leah NH Philpott, showcasing a plastic smile, a perfectly pressed dress, and a delightful, sinister personality. Much of the film's dark humor centers on her devious plot to trick her hubby, encourage her lover, and deceive her noisy neighbors. Jacob Ryan Snovel portrays Silas as a seemingly perfect Ken doll hiding a sociopathic personality. The movie is only 70 minutes long but is well-paced, with a fun supporting cast and a darkly comedic style that makes it an entertaining mix of The War of the Roses and Ruthless People. 

24 Days of LosMas- Zombies: Christmas Apocalypse (2024)

I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the twelth night, I am posting the 2024 zombie film Zombies: Christmas Apocalypse.

 

Zombies: Christmas Apocalypse (2024)

On Christmas Eve, a marriage proposal turns sour when the couple is attacked by a group of zombies, killing the young woman. The police arrest the man before realizing the global events about to occur. With the help of a police detective, the young man seeks out other survivors as they try to get to safety, as more and more zombies take over their town. Zombies: Christmas Apocalypse is a zombie movie directed by Hamid Torapour. Zombies: Christmas Apocalypse is quite an unusual film; it was initially released in 2016 under the title Zombies, starring much of the same cast, including Tony Todd in an extended cameo. This film has an extra 20 minutes added, introducing another character and the Christmas Eve setting for the title. What it does is to show the zombie attack that destroyed his life and then provide unnecessary closure. Zombies was already unfavorably seen for its derivative story that borrows from The Walking Dead, making it more boring. The added scenes do add character development, but are ruined by an ending that rips off a famous recent horror movie. If you have not watched either movie, you are not missing much, and honestly, the only great scenes are those with Tony Todd and Raina Hein, who could pass as Lauren Cohan's stunt double.  

24 Days of LosMas- American Exorcist (2018)

I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the eleventh night, I am posting the 2018 supernatural horror movie American Exorcist.

American Exorcist (2018)

A paranormal investigator is hired by the owner of a high-rise building, hoping to prove that ghosts are not haunting the premises after a bloody massacre and other deadly accidents have left several people dead. While she is steadfast in her belief that the paranormal is nonsense, she soon witnesses events that begin to challenge her beliefs and her safety. American Exorcist is a 2018 supernatural horror movie directed by Tony Trov and Johnny Zito. The film stars Falon Joslyn and Bill Moseley. Lead Actress Falon Joslyn plays her role well, but would have benefited from a few extra characters to help push the story. Instead, you get her repeatedly encountering various ghosts from the opening scenes. Horror legend Bill Moseley is the other central character, and while he may appear as stunt casting, he portrays the building owner quite effectively. American Exorcist has a great premise, especially with the opening party massacre and the failed exorcism. Still, the film can't decide where to take the story and ends up borrowing from Rosemary's Baby and House of the Devil instead. American Exorcist also suffers from too much poor CGI and not enough practical effects that could have made the opening scenes even better.     

24 Days of LosMas- A Creature Was Stirring (2024)

 I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the tenth night, I am posting the 2024 horror comedy A Creature Was Stirring.

A Creature Was Stirring (2024)

After a global zombie apocalypse and the complete shutdown of society, Santa Claus has decided to leave the North Pole and settle in Garland, Texas. Despite this setback, Santa continues to bring cheer to the surviving children by using a ham radio to reach out to them. One little girl gives Santa pause as he promises to make her life happy despite the hardships. A Creature Was Stirring is a 2024 Christmas zombie comedy directed by Cliff McClelland and Tom Zembrod. A Creature Was Stirring features director Cliff McClelland as Santa and shows how even the jolliest of folk can be brought to despair due to loneliness and a loss of purpose. The radio chats and AI companion give Santa some hope, but it's the radio interactions with young Rica that help the movie during the slow moments. While not super bloody, the zombie moments are played more for laughs, especially with the zombie friend Ed. 

24 Days of LosMas- Christmas Bloodbath (2024)

I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the ninth night, I am posting the 2024 horror comedy Christmas Bloodbath.

Christmas Bloodbath (2024)

Some random strangers are drawn to a holiday-themed museum where dolls and animatronics attack them. The survivors turn to the daughter of the attraction's owner for help, but it may not be enough to survive the night. Christmas Bloodbath is a 2024 horror-comedy directed by Michael Leo Centi and starring pretty much no one notable. The best way to describe this movie is to call it Troma-ish or Troma-like. The whole film has a low-budget feel, with a deliberate, amateurish goofiness. The special effects are not so special; the animatronics are just stop-motion toys and are far from scary. In many ways, this movie is trying to be a low-budget Five Nights at Freddy's, but comes across as something directed by Mark Polonia. Christmas Bloodbath has a great-looking poster and a terrific title, but the rest of the movie is Troma-level goofiness without a cameo from Lloyd Kaufman. 

24 Days of LosMas- Massacre on Aisle 12

I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the eighth night, I am posting the 2016 horror comedy Massacre on Aisle 12.

Massacre on Aisle 12

Holiday horror movies set in stores make for a fun time as they often descend into murder sprees that can be played out for terror or for laughs. New employee Dave begins working at a hardware store during the holiday season. Dave's night gets interesting after a dead body and a large stash of cash are found. As the employees argue over what to do with the money, a series of accidents and misfortunes befall the staff as they try to resolve the situation. Massacre on Aisle 12 is a horror comedy directed by William Mark McCullough and Jim Klock. The movie is a single setting comedy with an assortment of characters who all dislike each other and have every reason to claim the money. During the standoff, secrets are revealed, and friendships are tested as a few workers lose their grip on reality. Massacre on Aisle 12 has some fun scenes that play on crime-movie stereotypes and clichés. While the movie is light on holiday cheer, it makes up for it with an entertaining storyline and occasional gory moments. 

24 Days of LosMas- Elves (2018)

I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the seventh night, I am posting the 2018 killer doll movie Elves.

Elves (2018)

A sort of sequel to the 2016 movie The Elf, only this time you have multiple elves that curse a group of friends who somehow end up dead once they notice the creepy ass dolls. The movie rips off the movie Truth or Dare, featuring a creepy smile that looks like cheap CGI or a Snapchat filter. The same weird smile motif would be better utilized in the superior 2022 film Smile. With its cliched plot, poor pacing, and underutilized acting, it is no wonder so many critics consider this one of the worst movies ever made. The killer dolls don't do much onscreen, and the silly smile effects make this film less scary and more of a bore. Even the movie poster will disappoint, as there are no cute killer elves; instead, just ugly rag dolls. Not much to recommend about this movie, and easily one of the worst films I have included in this holiday horror marathon 

24 Days of LosMas- Advent (2024)

I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the sixth night, I am posting the 2024 found footage movie Advent.

Advent (2024)

A young woman who investigates urban legends purchases a Krampus Advent Calendar online and decides to stream the daily challenges presented by each of the 24 doors. Ignoring the warnings of her cohost, she soon finds each task getting more complicated and taking darker steps that put her at risk from supernatural forces. Advent is an indie holiday horror movie directed by Airell Anthony Hayles and starring Rasina Alexander as Hayley Bell and Nicholas Vince as Professor Richard Hill. The movie is set up as a pseudo-documentary, with Professor Hill chronicling the events that lead to Hayley's tragic fate, as her cohost films her daily tasks. With much of the film presented in found footage, Advent plays out as a cautionary tale with the professor delivering the facts of the case and offering commentary on Haley's unfortunate journey. As with many horror films about cursed objects, the protagonist's poor choices and slow descent into ruin drive the plot of this surprisingly spooky tale. The use of a narrator and hand-drawn challenges adds to the movie's eerie feel and sets it apart from most other found-footage films that follow cliched shaky-cam narratives. 

24 Days of LosMas- Curtains for Christmas

I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the fifth night, I am posting the 2024 horror comedy Curtains for Christmas.

Curtains for Christmas

We can thank Hallmark movies for completely perpetuating the myth of the perfect Christmas, usually involving a lonely lady who goes home to find her rustic yet ideal guy. It is no wonder we don't see too many parody movies made that mock these holiday abominations. Curtains for Christmas focuses on a Christmas-loving lady named Holly who wants to meet her perfect mate. With the help of an imaginary rat named Dominick, she has her heart set on a goofy guy named Jay who loves Christmas as much as she does. The problem is he's married, and that won't stop her from getting her man. Curtains for Christmas is a 2024 Horror comedy directed by Steve Rudzinski and starring Aleen Isley as Holly. As with his previous film, Amityville Christmas Vacation, Mr. Rudzinki plays a loveably goofy guy who is the object of Holly's affections. The real highlight is Dominick, the imaginary rat, whose voice channels Paul Lynd and provides a sickly-humorous inspiration for Holly's actions. Curtains for Christmas is a fun, goofy holiday horror movie that is a welcome addition to the genre and a great parody of Hallmark Christmas movies.   

24 Days of LosMas- Slay Ride (2024)

I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the fourth night, I am posting the 2024 home invasion slasher Slay Ride.

Slay Ride (2024)

One of the most controversial Christmas horror movies, Silent Night, Deadly Night, featured a man dressed as Santa murdering people, and it caused a national panic. Decades later, the idea of someone dressing as Santa and killing people is not much of a big deal these days. Slay Ride is a 2024 holiday home invasion movie directed and written by Olivia Dunkley, who also stars as Holly Woods. During the holiday season, a community is in fear as the Kris Kringle Killer is looking for another victim, and he has his target set on a woman named Holly Woods. After interrupting her family's Christmas Eve, Ms. Woods tries to protect her son and husband from the lunatic dressed as Santa, hell-bent on punishing her for being naughty. Slay Ride features a lunatic dressed as Santa punishing victims he deems naughty, and his last target is a woman who will be his 12th kill. Mitchel Gene Shira portrays the killer Santa, but his role seems underwhelming compared to other killer Santa's, as he lacks the gravitas of the actors in the first two Silent Night movies. The isolated, snowy setting adds to the story's tension, and the fight between the killer Santa and Holly makes for a better story than you might expect. The film does have a rather unexpected ending, and it's up to the audience to make their own mind. Slay Ride is neither the worst nor the best killer Santa movie, and it's likely to join the numerous other holiday horror movies on Tubi and other streaming services. 

24 Days of LosMas- Inside (2016)

I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the third night, I am posting the 2016 home invasion thriller Inside.

Inside (2016)

Pregnancy is one of the most beloved experiences a woman may look forward to; however, the risks involved are not the only fear a woman may face. A remake of the 2007 French Extreme film, Inside, has a pregnant widow on Christmas Eve being harassed and stalked by a mysterious woman who has dark intentions. After being drugged, she learns that the woman intends to steal her baby and make her pay for the loss she encountered. Inside is a 2016 home-invasion film directed by Miguel Ángel Vivas and starring Rachel Nichols and Laura Harring. One of many remakes of a foreign film, the 2007 French film Inside is a brutal, bloody home-invasion thriller that fans and critics consider one of the best, thanks to its intense plot. The American remake makes a few changes, and while it is less bloody, it ramps up the tension and proves just as harrowing as its French inspiration. Ms. Nichols delivers an excellent performance as the pregnant victim and shows as much depth as the French counterpart. Ms. Harring is terrifying in her role, and she proves to be one of the scariest villains seen in recent years. While the movie is not as well-regarded as the French original, it is pretty frightening and features notable changes that set it apart from the superior original. 

24 Days of LosMas- The Blackout (2009)

I will be posting Christmas-themed horror films over the next 24 days of LosMas; for the second night, I am posting the 2009 creature feature The Blackout.

The Blackout (2009)

There are a number of horror films set in high-rise buildings, and most involve people trapped inside after a disaster or other dangerous event. How the survivors react and fight back often makes for a great story, but not every high-rise horror stands out. The Blackout is a 2009 film directed by Robert David Sanders and starring Barbara Streifel Sanders, Joseph Dunn, and Ian Malcolm. The events of the movie take place on Christmas Eve as the guests of a holiday party find themselves stalked by mysterious creatures that emerge from the basement of their building after a power outage traps them inside. The Blackout has a great premise and a cool monster with the potential for B-movie greatness, but the script isn't that good, and outside the monster scenes, it's dull, with characters you can't get into. The creature design does stand out and is clearly inspired by HR Giger, with its reptilian look and scorpion tail. The lack of a budget limits the creature scenes until the end, when CGI is used rather poorly. The rest of the movie does not match the creature design as it devolves into a boring creature feature that makes this movie rather forgettable—finding a copy of this movie made for a better story, as the movie I purchased was delayed by a Canadian postal strike that prevented me from including this movie in the 2024 LosMas watch. 

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