Not every Christmas movie needs to be stuffed with jingle bells, Santa suits, and mistletoe.
10’Shazam!'
Hes still a kid at heart, but now with super strength, speed, and lightning powers.
Custom Image by Federico Napoli
Taking on Dr. Sivana (Mark Strong), a villain who controls the Seven Deadly Sins.
What makesShazam!so fun is its mix of humor, heart, and action.
Sadly, the sequel,Shazam!
Image via Warner Bros.
Bills journey takes him from New York’s shadowy streets to a masked orgy at a secret mansion.
The film ends with a quiet family Christmas shopping trip, symbolizing the fragile line between connection and detachment.
Kubrick masterfully blends desire, power, and secrecy into a haunting holiday tale.
Billy Batson, a 14-year-old foster kid, gains the ability to transform into an adult superhero with a single magic word. With the help of his foster brother Freddy, Billy explores his new powers and learns what it means to be a hero. As he faces off against the villainous Dr. Thaddeus Sivana, Billy must master his abilities to save his family and the city from impending doom.
What makesEyes Wide Shutunforgettable is its hypnotic mix of mystery, desire, and holiday charm.
Cruise and Kidman deliverraw, emotional performances as a coupleon the edge.
The masked orgy scene is one of Kubrick’s most iconic, filled with unsettling music and secrecy.
A Manhattan doctor embarks on a bizarre, night-long odyssey after his wife’s admission of unfulfilled longing.
Shot entirely on iPhones, this is a story about friendship, loyalty, and survival.
Its a Christmas tale you wont forget - messy, human, and full of heart.
What makesBatman Returnsso unforgettable is its gothic atmosphere and unforgettable villains.
Its weird, wild, and a perfect holiday pick for anyone craving something a little darker.
With snappy dialogue and unpredictable twists, thisnoir Christmas moviekeeps you hooked from start to finish.
Downey Jr. and Kilmers on-screen chemistry is electric, turning even the wildest scenes into comedic gold.
With hostages trapped inside (including McClanes wife), he becomes the last hope for everyones survival.
Die Hardisn’t your typical Christmas movie, but thats what makes it special.
Williss everyman hero andRickmans unforgettable villainmake it endlessly rewatchable.
Plus, Yippie-Ki-Yay might just be the most memorable holiday greeting ever.
He joins her at a holiday party in the headquarters of the Japanese-owned business she works for.
Image via Warner Bros.
Very soon McClane realizes that there’s no one to save the hostages – but him.
Of course, things go wrong.
Water spills, rules break, and suddenly Billys town is overrun by mischievous, green-skinned gremlins causing chaos.
A Manhattan doctor embarks on a bizarre, night-long odyssey after his wife’s admission of unfulfilled longing.
From wrecking Christmas decorations to terrorizing townsfolk, these little monsters turn a quiet holiday into total chaos.
What makesGremlinsa must-watch holiday classicis its wild mix of festive cheer, humor, and spooky thrills.
Plus, Gizmo might just be the cutest holiday companion ever.
3’L.A.
What starts as a routine case spirals into a tangled web of crime, corruption, and betrayal.
Set during Christmas,L.A.
Confidentialoffers a gripping alternative to traditional holiday films.
Stellar performances from Pearce, Crowe, and Spacey bring their flawed but compelling characters to life.
The amazing score byDanny Elfmanand the iconic snow dance scene give the movie a timeless, wintry feel.
A scientist (Vincent Price) builds an animated human being – the gentle Edward (Johnny Depp).
However, despite his kindness and artistic talent, Edward’s hands make him an outcast.
The story moves between their childhood memories and present-day lives, showing their bond as they chase their dreams.
Its a heartfelt tale about family, ambition, and love.
Gerwig’s direction gives this classic story a fresh, modern feel while still honoring its timeless message.
The emotional performances, especially from Ronan and Pugh, bring the characters to life.
NEXT:Collider’s 100 Best Movies of All Time
Image via Warner Bros.
While Batman deals with a deformed man calling himself the Penguin wreaking havoc across Gotham with the help of a cruel businessman, a female employee of the latter becomes the Catwoman with her own vendetta.
Image via Warner Bros. Pictures
After being mistaken for an actor, a New York thief is sent to Hollywood to train under a private eye for a potential movie role, but the duo are thrown together with a struggling actress into a murder mystery.
Image via 20th Century Fox
New York City policeman John McClane (Bruce Willis) is visiting his estranged wife (Bonnie Bedelia) and two daughters on Christmas Eve. He joins her at a holiday party in the headquarters of the Japanese-owned business she works for. But the festivities are interrupted by a group of terrorists who take over the exclusive high-rise, and everyone in it. Very soon McClane realizes that there’s no one to save the hostages – but him.
Image via Warner Bros.
A young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town.
Image via Warner Bros. Pictures
Image via 20th Century Studios
A scientist (Vincent Price) builds an animated human being – the gentle Edward (Johnny Depp). The scientist dies before he can finish assembling Edward, though, leaving the young man with a freakish appearance accentuated by the scissor blades he has instead of hands. Loving suburban saleswoman Peg (Dianne Wiest) discovers Edward and takes him home, where he falls for Peg’s teen daughter (Winona Ryder). However, despite his kindness and artistic talent, Edward’s hands make him an outcast.
Image via Sony Pictures
Jo March reflects back and forth on her life, telling the beloved story of the March sisters - four young women, each determined to live life on her own terms.
