The Best Horror Movie for Each Major Holiday
When you're in the mood for festivity and gore... Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at scary films that’ll help you kickstart the holiday season. Plot points will be discussed, so this is your spoiler warning!
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00:00 "You know, it's Halloween. I guess everyone's entitled to one good scare, huh?"
00:03 Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're looking at scary films that'll help you kickstart the holiday season.
00:09 Plot points will be discussed, so this is your spoiler warning.
00:12 "I'm a leprechaun, my dear."
00:14 Critters 2 - The Main Course
00:17 Easter
00:18 "Easter sucks."
00:20 Going on an Easter egg hunt is one of the best parts of the holiday,
00:23 except maybe when your egg turns out to be a creature ready to eat you.
00:27 This sequel follows the OG characters as they continue their quest to rid the Earth of these furry monsters.
00:33 "Brad, you can't go in there, let's just get help."
00:35 "Oh, who are we gonna call? Critterbusters? Just stay behind me in the truck."
00:39 While films like Easter Bunny Kill Kill focus more on the scary elements of horror,
00:44 this movie is all about balance.
00:46 It's equal parts spooky and comedy, making it the perfect vibe to enjoy this day.
00:51 "I think it's time to fight back."
00:53 "We gotta blow 'em up."
00:56 I mean, who wouldn't want to see an Easter Bunny dramatically crash through a church?
01:01 New Year's Evil - New Year's Day
01:04 "Now, this is your last chance to be bad before you make those New Year's resolutions."
01:09 "That's why we call our celebration New Year's Evil."
01:14 On the last day of the old year, an anonymous caller informs the host of a live broadcast event.
01:20 He says that he's going to offer person every time the clock hits midnight in each US time zone. Yikes.
01:26 This is definitely not how the protagonist thought she'd ring in to the new year.
01:30 "You need help or do you need a crack? A circle?"
01:33 "Shut up."
01:34 Despite the gory parts, we can't help but vibe with the holiday spirit.
01:38 Seeing the characters decked out in glitter and dancing the night away fully embodies what this day is all about.
01:44 If you want to get in the mood to pop some bubbly, look no further than this.
01:48 "Aloha! It's midnight. Happy New Year from Hawaii."
01:53 Happy Death Day - Birthday
01:56 You either love them or hate them.
01:58 Luckily for Tree, she can experience all the feels by reliving her special day over and over again.
02:04 Unfortunately, she also keeps getting murdered by someone wearing a baby mask.
02:08 OK, hating her birthday is totally understandable now.
02:12 "Whoever's killing you knows it's your birthday."
02:14 Somehow, she still manages to spin the situation in her favour by doing whatever the heck she wants.
02:19 This is a great reminder that even if your day doesn't go as planned, you can still celebrate in other ways.
02:25 "You were just screaming before you woke up."
02:28 "Well, I was dying. Again."
02:34 "What?"
02:35 "It's a long story."
02:37 It's your day, so you get to decide what goes down.
02:40 And if things aren't perfect, don't be afraid of a do-over.
02:44 "Anyway, I can't change what I've done, but I can start trying to be a better person today."
02:49 All Souls Day - Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead
02:52 "Enjoy the celebration that I know you will remember for the rest of your lives."
02:59 What is typically seen as a joyful celebration turns sinister when a group of college kids visit a town overrun by zombies.
03:07 The supernatural creatures require a human sacrifice every year and decide these visitors will be their next pick.
03:14 "The past determines the future."
03:18 "Cut out the fortune cookie wisdom, okay? It's getting a little old."
03:22 The movie stays true to the major themes of this holiday, such as offerings and pleasing the deceased,
03:27 yet the creepy spin on it makes it a new way to appreciate the festivities.
03:32 What better way to bond with loved ones during this period than watching this flick with them?
03:37 "That's what the diary says, let them in."
03:40 "Let them in? What are you, crazy?"
03:41 "Maybe."
03:42 April Fools Day - April Fools Day - Day of the Dead
03:46 "Have a nice party."
03:49 "Nice? It's got to be better than nice. It's got to be bloody unforgettable."
03:56 This is the one day of the year jokesters can run wild.
03:59 No wonder the college kids in this movie are so excited to vacation during this time.
04:03 It's all fun and games until bodies start showing up.
04:06 "He wasn't moving. He looked dead, unless he was joking."
04:10 "Well, then we're scared."
04:11 "I saw his face, Chaz!"
04:13 This slasher is full of pranks that keep you guessing.
04:16 Will it be a silly little game? Or will it result in something more evil?
04:20 Until the very end, you feel just as surprised as the characters.
04:24 This is both a horror movie and a thriller.
04:27 If you enjoy the uncertainty that April Fools Day brings, this movie will give you just that.
04:32 "Sure fooled me."
04:34 Leprechaun - St. Patrick's Day
04:36 It's already hard enough to take Leprechaun seriously, let alone in this rendition.
04:40 "Say, aren't we a little young to be out this late?"
04:43 "No, I'm 600 years old."
04:47 Although this film was written as a regular horror movie, Warwick Davis, who plays the evil little rascal,
04:53 infuses so much humour into this role that it ended up becoming a comedy horror.
04:57 The story of a leprechaun set on getting his stolen gold back by any means necessary is a cult classic for a reason.
05:05 "Little girls shouldn't look for four-leaf clovers."
05:09 Why else would it have spawned an eight-movie franchise, including our personal favourite of the bunch,
05:14 Leprechaun - Back to the Hood.
05:16 "Welcome to the hood, baby."
05:18 Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving
05:28 If there's something we should be thankful for, it's this movie being created.
05:32 An evil turkey, coincidentally named Turkey, haunts a couple of uni students in this black comedy.
05:38 "There's no such thing as an evil turkey."
05:42 "There's no such thing as an evil turkey. Oh wait, I lied."
05:48 The punny title and character names pretty much tell you everything you need to know, let's be honest.
05:54 Lots of horror movies take themselves way too seriously, which is why this is so refreshing.
05:59 "If that's the sheriff, then you must be Turkey! Guys!"
06:04 Thanksgiving is all about having a great time with your loved ones.
06:08 You can't watch this while chowing down at dinner, though maybe not while eating a turkey.
06:12 We don't want to upset any evil birds, right?
06:15 "I sure learned a lot from this experience. And I made lifelong friends."
06:21 My Bloody Valentine - Valentine's Day
06:24 "If there's one thing I like better than Christmas candy, it's Valentine's candy."
06:28 Love isn't the only thing in the air. Romance is cute and all, but sometimes we want to switch it up.
06:34 There's a bunch of ways to celebrate, including focusing on the dark side of this holiday.
06:40 When a town throws a Valentine's Day dance despite warnings not to, bloodshed ensues.
06:46 "Roses are red, violets are blue."
06:49 "One is dead, and so are you."
06:55 Delivering body parts in candy boxes? Check. Cutting out people's hearts? Check.
07:01 The combo of light-hearted themes paired with the gruesome gore makes it a unique way to spend the day.
07:07 Horror movie buffs are if a sweet treat with this cinematic sleigh.
07:11 "Sara, be my bloody Valentine."
07:14 Black Christmas - Christmas
07:16 "I'm going to kill you."
07:18 Ho ho ho, 'tis the season for scary films.
07:22 Whether it's the satirical genius of Krampus, or the fact that Gremlins is as much a comedy as a horror movie,
07:28 the options are limitless, but the original Black Christmas is the best gift we could ask for.
07:34 "The caller is in the house."
07:36 "The calls are coming from the house."
07:39 The story of a sorority receiving anonymous threats quickly became a cult favourite,
07:44 so much so that it had two remakes, including the epic 2019 version of the same name.
07:51 "You messed with the wrong sisters."
07:54 This picture dives deeper than others in this genre by touching on feminist issues.
07:59 It's also considered one of the first slashers to ever exist.
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08:18 Halloween - Halloween
08:21 "What about the boogeyman?"
08:24 "There's no such thing."
08:25 Classic isn't a strong enough word to describe this film.
08:28 15 years after committing a horrible crime, the infamous Michael Myers returns to his hometown to find his new targets.
08:35 Many critics say it's the most important scary movie ever created.
08:40 "I'll kill you if this is a joke."
08:42 "Annie!"
08:44 With the plot taking place during Halloween, there's no separating this flick from the spooky season.
08:49 The impact it has had on both the holiday and the horror genre is immeasurable.
08:54 Let's just take a moment to acknowledge the masterpiece that is the music score.
08:58 *music*
09:06 Yes, it's a 13 movie franchise now, but we can never forget the first one.
09:12 Which holiday do you think has the best horror movies? Let us know in the comments.
09:17 "Yeah, well goodnight."
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09:29 *outro music*