The 14 Weirdest Christmas Movies of All Time

Holiday season brings classic Christmas movies, but there's a quirkier side of festive cinema too. Here are the top 15 weirdest Christmas films. Brace for a sleigh ride into the unexpected!

Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964)

"Watch a twist on the traditional Christmas story as Martian kids kidnap Santa in this cult classic. Their motive? To restore joy to their dull world.

Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010)

"A dark Finnish horror-comedy, reindeer herders unearth an evil Santa. Not your typical holiday movie, full of gore and creepiness."

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

A classic strange Christmas movie, Tim Burton's stop-motion story about Jack Skellington taking over Christmas offers a spooky twist.

Gremlins (1984)

A horror-comedy, set at Christmas, follows a man gifted with a Gizmo Mogwai. Care rules are broken, setting loose a horde of naughty gremlins.

Krampus (2015)

"A horror-comedy about a dysfunctional family terrorized by Krampus and his minions on Christmas Eve. This movie will make you think twice about being on Santa’s naughty list."

Elves (1989)

Elves, a low-budget film blending horror, fantasy & Christmas, narrates a teen girl's discovery of being part of a Nazi elf-human hybrid experiment, now a cult classic.

The Polar Express (2004)

This animated film, a Christmas tale about a boy's North Pole journey, has been called unsettling due to its uncanny valley effect and a scary ghost train conductor.

Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)

A slasher film about a man, witnessing his parents' murder on Christmas Eve, becomes a killer Santa Claus. Caused controversies and spawned sequels.

A Christmas Carol (2009)

This Charles Dickens adaptation stands out for its motion capture technology and unconventional choices like Jim Carrey voicing multiple characters. The film is unique.

Jack Frost (1997)

Not a family movie, this horror-comedy features a serial killer turned snowman. With cheesy effects and a ridiculous plot, it's a cult classic among weird Christmas movie fans.

Santa’s Slay (2005)

This horror-comedy portrays Saint Nick as a demonic killer turned gift-giver, featuring a humorous twist and over-the-top kills. It'll make you see Santa differently.

Black Christmas (1974)

This Canadian horror classic, one of the first slasher films, revolves around sorority sisters stalked by a mystery killer during Christmas. Make sure to not stay in your sorority house over winter!

A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas (2011)

The third "Harold & Kumar" film, set on Christmas Eve, features the duo accidentally burning a prized Christmas tree. It's not your typical holiday flick.

The Ref (1994)

"A dark comedy about a cat burglar holding a bickering couple hostage on Christmas Eve. Starred by Kevin Spacey offering comic relief as the couple's therapist."

More From Inspired by Insiders

Mistakes are part of life, but some cost us time, money and self-esteem. Learn about the 15 worst decisions you can make in this article: here.

12 Boomer Trends That Millennials Desperately Want to Go Extinct

Millennials can't wait for some Baby Boomer trends to go extinct - in fashion and careers. 12 Boomer Trends That Millennials Want Gone

15 Things That May Be Hard to Do but Could Change Your Life Forever

Reflect on missed chances or take action now to better your life? If you're up for it, here are actions that can help you reach your goals. 15 Things That May Be Hard to Do But Could Change Your Life Forever

10 Celebrities Who Hate Donald Trump With a Passion

Donald Trump, 45th US President, elicited strong reactions, especially from celebrities. Check out the list of celebs who openly dislike him here.

17 Things Millennials Are Killing Without Remorse

Millennials are known for changing traditional norms. This article lists 17 things they're eliminating without remorse. Produced by Inspired by Insiders.

17 Things Millennials Are Killing Without Remorse

Millennials are changing traditional conventions radically. Find out what they are killing without remorse here. Article produced by Inspired by Insiders.