A Christmas Horror Story (2015): Ratings & Plot
A Christmas Horror Story is a 2015 horror film directed by Brett Sullivan and Steven Hoban. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Directors
- Brett Sullivan and Steven Hoban
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Image Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Christmas Horror Story About?
The premise of A Christmas Horror Story without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
On Christmas Eve in the seemingly idyllic town of Bailey Downs, a sinister force descends, threatening the holiday spirit. Malevolent beings emerge, targeting Santa Claus and the town's residents. Zombie elves roam the streets, and Krampus, a demonic figure opposed to Santa, unleashes chaos. A family's Christmas celebration turns into a terrifying fight for survival against these dark and supernatural forces.
A Christmas Horror Story Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- christmas
- zombie
- christmas spirit
- radio host
- krampus
- crucifixion
- shotgun
- pistol
- gore
- blood
- murder
- loss of virginity
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- nipples visible through clothing
- shower
- changeling
- possession
- ghost
- elf
- abandoned school
- dysfunctional family
- framing story
- facial scar
- reindeer
- santa claus
- christmas horror
- murder of a child
- canadian horror
- christmas in title
- holiday in title
- christmas eve
- christmas movie
- anthology
- image entertainment
- die hard scenario
- impalement
- holiday horror
- mrs. santa claus character
- bend down exposing cleavage
- redhead teenage girl
- girl wears a miniskirt
- son sees his mother naked
- portmanteau film
- reference to santa's reindeer blitzen
- reference to comet the reindeer
- santa claus character
- bloody face
- radio dj
- crime scene video
- staged murder scene
- quoting bible
The Director of A Christmas Horror Story
Directed by Brett Sullivan and Steven Hoban.
- Co-director Brett Sullivan
- Co-director Steven Hoban
A Christmas Horror Story Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Christmas Horror Story 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 83% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 50%
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 58% User score
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Letterboxd 2.7 /5
7 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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A Christmas Horror Story Plot Summary
What happens in A Christmas Horror Story from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dangerous Dan, portrayed by William Shatner, is a struggling alcoholic radio DJ working a lengthy shift at a small-town station, CTRM, located in Bailey Downs, Ontario on a chilly Christmas Eve. As he broadcasts, listeners are drawn into four chilling tales that unfold simultaneously:
First story:
Full summary
The whole story of A Christmas Horror Story, scene by scene
A Christmas Horror Story Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Christmas Horror Story.
How Well Do You Know A Christmas Horror Story?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the radio station's DJ who narrates the stories?
Cars in A Christmas Horror Story
5 cars on screen, including the 2013 Buick Enclave and the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado.
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2013 Buick Enclave Important role -
1999 Chevrolet Silverado Minor role -
2001 Volvo S60 Minor role -
2012 Fiat 500 Background role
A Christmas Horror Story Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Страшная рождественская история” and “Рождественские страшилки”.
- Also known as
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- Страшная рождественская история
- Рождественские страшилки
- 어 크리스마스 호러 스토리
- 圣诞节恐怖故事
- Karácsonyi horrormese
- Koszmarna opowieść wigilijna
- Коледна история на ужасите
- Vánoční horor
- Bir Noel Korku Hikayesi
- Chuyện Kinh Dị Đêm Giáng Sinh
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Movies Like A Christmas Horror Story
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Christmas Bloody Christmas, Christmas Evil and Krampus.
A Christmas Horror Story FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Christmas Horror Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Christmas Horror Story?
A Christmas Horror Story runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was A Christmas Horror Story released?
A Christmas Horror Story was released on October 2, 2015.
Who directed A Christmas Horror Story?
A Christmas Horror Story was directed by Brett Sullivan and Steven Hoban.
More films by Brett Sullivan How is A Christmas Horror Story rated?
A Christmas Horror Story has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does A Christmas Horror Story have a post-credit scene?
No. A Christmas Horror Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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