Funky Christmas movies debuted on Ready Steady Cut.
Perfect for the bribe among us, alternative Christmas movies allow our loved ones to indulge in a Christmas-themed flick while we focus on the bits that turn all festive conventions on their head. However, these unique Christmas movies are also perfect for those of us who are obsessed with the season and want to get into the spirit of things early, but don’t want to suffer from festive fatigue before December 25th arrives.
So whether you’re a “hardcore” Christmas fan, or you’re already done with the festivities but need to please your family with Christmas movieRead on.
Die Hard (1988)
There can be no list of the best non-traditional Christmas movies without mentioning it Die hard. It’s a question we hear every year: “Is Die Hard the Christmas movie?” And we will answer that without a doubt! Set in New York on Christmas Eve, could it be more festive?
John McClane, played by Bruce Willis, he encounters a group of terrorists who have kidnapped several hostages in a high-rise building where he was partying. this is action movie It has a lot of Christmassy references and is good enough to watch year round.
Gremlins (1984)
one of the original Scary Christmas moviesGremlins is set at Christmastime and follows a gadget salesman who, after getting a special gift for his son, accidentally creates a gang of gremlins that wreak havoc. The wintry surroundings and location make this a clear contender for best funky Christmas movie.
Bad Santa (2003)
This is a hilarious black comedy starring Billy Bob Thornton Like Willy, Mall Santa, and his elf sidekick who gather every winter to rob malls. The film shows Willie having a breakdown and an alcoholic, and his unpredictable behavior puts him in danger of being discovered by mall security. However, after befriending a young boy, he begins to believe there is more hope for him, as he shows his gentler side.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
While many people classify this more as a Halloween movie, can also fall into the Christmas category. The story follows Jack Skellington of Halloweentown, who, tired of his annual rituals, stumbles upon Christmastown and plans to take it over by kidnapping Santa Claus. This certainly isn’t a traditional festive flick, but it has enough Christmas references to make it a go-to watch all winter long.
Office Christmas Party (2016)
Office Christmas Party is a great standalone comedy that you’d be forgiven for watching anytime of the year. With a great cast, the movie shows the chaos of an office Christmas party that spirals out of control when he plays the CEO of the company, Jennifer Aniston, trying to close the branch. This supercharged festive movie has a host of unexpected juggles, like car chases, Christmas tree duels, and falling vending machines.
The Night Before (2015)
The Night Before follows three lifelong friends, played by them Joseph Gordon-LovittAnd the Seth RogenAnd the Anthony Mackie, who realize their annual Christmas traditions are coming to an end after ten years. They decide to make it as memorable as possible and plan a night of madness, searching for the best Christmas parties that New York has to offer.
Black Christmas (1974)
Black Christmas is a Canadian slasher game that’s sure to be an interesting watch this Christmas season, for those who aren’t into the classic Christmas movie formula. A group of sorority girls are enjoying their Christmas break when they are stalked by a stranger who aims to kill each one of them.
Tangerine (2015)
This comedy-drama is definitely an odd pick to watch this Christmas. It follows a transgender sex worker named Sin-Dee Rella who, after finishing a 28-day prison sentence, spends Christmas Eve searching for the ex-boyfriend Pimp who broke her heart. The movie was shot entirely using three iPhone 5s smartphones, which gives the movie a very unique feel.
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Additional reading
- Ho Ho Horror – Horror movies with a Christmas twist
- Die Hard review
- Just another Christmas review
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