Movies like Christmas Evil

Gremlins mixes horror with a holiday setting, unleashing chaos in a small town when cute creatures turn malevolent. Fans of the horror elements of Christmas Evil set against the festive backdrop will enjoy how Gremlins plays with the serene holiday decor as a contrast to the creatures' rampage.

This horror film is a loose remake of Silent Night, Deadly Night and also features a killer Santa. Lovers of the Santa-gone-bad element in Christmas Evil will appreciate Silent Night's updated take on the concept with its gruesome kills and dark humor.

As one of the earliest slasher films, Black Christmas set a precedent for holiday horror. Someone who enjoys the Christmas-themed terror of Christmas Evil will likely appreciate the chilling atmosphere and the creeping dread that preys upon seasonal cheer in a sorority house.

Jack Frost offers a campy horror experience with a serial killer who becomes a snowman and continues his killing spree. Those who enjoy the low-budget charm and slasher aspects of Christmas Evil might find the quirky horror of Jack Frost to be entertainingly offbeat.