There's more than one reason their suits are red...
Christmas is a time for spreading cheer, goodwill among all men, and I'm sure for most people reading this article, diving into some ho-ho-horrifically good festive films. What better time to set a horror film than Christmas? Packed full of familial conflict, manic present-buying trips, and decorations that could almost definitely double as dangerous weapons. At the centre of the Yuletide season is Santa Claus, with his bushy white beard, red suit, and big sack of presents ready to spread joy…Or is he?
It probably comes as no surprise to FANGORIA readers that there is a healthy amount of killer Santa Claus films out there – from bloody slashers to demonic possession flicks that turn the legend of Ol’ Saint Nick right on his bespectacled head. Here, we have ranked eight of the most chilling Santas to ever decide whether we were naughty or nice this festive season.