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Top 10 weirdest holiday movies to watch before next semester


Disclaimer: the movies that appear on this list are in no way “awful,” however, viewers will never forget them due to their unique charm, even if they want to.

1. “Jack Frost” (1998)

This film is a classic that may not have seemed so weird when we were children, but looking back on it now, it may be one of the oddest Christmas movies. It’s “Mrs. Doubtfire” meets “Frosty the Snowman” but with a death thrown in there for pizzazz.

2. “Santa Jaws” (2018)

Buckle up if you plan on watching this one. “Santa Jaws” is a Syfy original movie and it shows. A fictional shark comes to life after it is inked with a magical Christmas pen and it hunts down its creator’s family. It also goes after the town drunk, but that is never addressed again. This movie has to be one of the best holiday films out there.

3. “Krampus” (2017)

“Krampus” is the type of movie that could not decide if it was going to be a cheesy Christmas movie or if it wanted to lean into the horror realm. Because of this indecision, it becomes a weird mashup of scenes that leave the viewers confused about Christmas and life itself.

4. “Die Hard” (1988)

Despite enormous efforts to exclude this film from any Christmas lists, it has still found its way here. Apparently, Christmas is referenced several times in the movie, even though it should be classified as an action movie. “Die Hard” fits in the Christmas movie genre only if fitting in meant referencing Christmas more than twice. Weird Christmas movie, great action movie, okay Christmas/action movie.

5. “Rudolph’s Shiny New Year” (1976)

This movie can be found if you dig deep into the vast chasm of Claymation films from the 1970s. It follows the journey of Baby New Year, also known as Happy, after he runs away for having large ears. The premise is odd, but the plot is not bad at all. Eon the Terrible makes his debut and he will forever strike fear into the hearts of children.

6. “Frosty the Snowman” (1969)

This movie is on this list because Frosty knows only two things in this world. The first is that it is his birthday. The second is that he will die very soon.

7. “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” (2006)

They should have stopped after the second movie. Jack Frost tries to take Tim Allen’s job as Santa, but everyone knows that Tim Allen is the Santa that we want and deserve.

8. “Cinderella Story: A Christmas Wish” (2019)

This film is confusing to say the least. The love “prince charming” is a rich boy that is also a teenage mall Santa that manages bands without his father knowing. It also becomes a musical half-way through. Why?

9. “The Swan Princess Christmas” (2012)

Direct to VHS movies should never exist, especially if they are Christmas editions.

10. “Home Alone 3” (1997)

Once again, they should have stopped after the second one. A “Home Alone” movie is nothing without Macaulay Culkin, whose legal full name is now Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin.

Roxanne Roessner

Wright Life and Laker Life Editor

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