Years ago, I made a Christmas short film about a killer Santa Claus—a little ridiculous, a lot of fun, and the perfect holiday treat for those who like their eggnog with a splash of blood. The following year, we cranked up the chaos with a sequel: this time, our deranged Santa took out a family on Christmas Eve, leaving their children the most horrifying presents imaginable—mom and dad’s heads wrapped up under the tree.
From there, the saga snowballed. Every so often, I’d design a movie poster for a fictional sequel, each one more outrageous than the last. Now, in 2024, we’ve reached Part 6, and Santa is officially going full Jason Voorhees—rising from the grave to spread yuletide terror once more.
Below, you’ll find a collection of these posters, complete with their retro VHS box designs and delightfully cheesy synopses. So dust off your VCR, crank up the nostalgia, and take a bloody stroll through the Christmas Nightmares series—a holiday tradition for those who prefer their stockings stuffed with screams.
Christmas Nightmares 2: Home for the Holidays
John and Kathy are hoping for the best Christmas ever but they’re in for a horrible surprise! The tree is decorated, the stocking are hung and the kids are all snug in their bed. But, someone is watching, someone is waiting, and this Santa means to harm!
The producers of the original classic return to bring you Christmas Nightmares Part 2: Home for the Holidays! The psycho Santa is back and this time he’s making house calls! Lock the doors, barricade the fireplace, because Santa comes tonight!
Christmas Nightmares 3
Last year the crazed Killer psycho Santa broke out of the asylum and came home for Christmas! After going underground for a year Santa is back and this year he’s taking a vacation.
The Hofsteder extended family are taking a Holiday vacation to a private cabin for the weekend! It’s a time for skiing, cocoa, family bonding and of course presents! However, someone is watching and he’s waiting to make their Christmas, the vacation from hell!
Christmas Nightmares 3 is stars Billy Soren (Maniac Night 4) Kim Larby (Arbor Day Massacre 2) and Jackson Hines returns as Santa Claus!
Christmas Nightmares Part 4: Santa Claus is Coming to Town
NEW YORK CITY HAS A NEW PROBLEM in the Thrilling 4th entry in the Christmas Nightmares series! After eluding authorities through 3 horrifying Christmas massacres, Santa is taking a trip the Big Apple and there’s plenty of Bad boys and girls that need to be punished! After getting a job at as department store Santa, he begins making a list of all the Naughty people he’ll be visiting on Christmas Eve! It’s the bloodiest and most exciting movie in the series yet!
In this unrated directors cut you’ll see over 8 minutes of footage that was too intense for theaters! Prepare yourself for the scariest and bloodiest Nightmare yet!
Christmas Nightmares Part 5: Black Friday
In the heart of Pinebrook Mall, the most anticipated shopping event of the year turns into a nightmare.
As crowds gather for Black Friday’s unbeatable deals, a evil presence lurks in the shadows. The notorious Maniacal Santa Claus Killer, a figure of urban legend and terror, returns to the very place his legend was born. This year, he’s not just a specter in holiday tales – he’s terrifyingly real.
Underneath the festive facade, shoppers are blissfully unaware of the danger that watches them. This Santa isn’t looking to reward the nice; he’s there for something far more wicked, and it’s not the price tags that he’s slashing. As panic ensues and chaos engulfs the mall, a small group of Pinebrook staff and brave shoppers must uncover the truth behind the killer’s return. With time running out and the body count rising, they must stop this twisted holiday horror before the night ends, or Black Friday will forever be remembered as the bloodiest day in Pinebrook’s history.
Christmas Nightmares Part 6: Santa Lives!
1 year ago, the Black Friday Massacre at Pinebrook Mall ended with Santa’s bloody reign of terror cut short—literally—when he was decapitated by a rogue gift-wrapping machine. Now, as the town of Pinebrook braces for a peaceful holiday season, the last survivor of that fateful night, Casey Tavis, can’t shake the feeling that the nightmare isn’t over.
Determined to ensure Santa stays six feet under, Casey and her boyfriend Joey dig up his grave… only to discover the jolly old psychopath is back—rotted, restless, and ready to kill!
As an undead killing machine, Santa is more unstoppable than ever. With the town’s Christmas cheer turning into a blood-soaked battle for survival, Casey must confront her worst fears and the ultimate holiday horror.
Christmas Nightmares 6: Santa Lives delivers the most terrifying and blood-drenched installment yet! Featuring gut-wrenching gore effects by SFX legend Jon Satini, this holiday season will make your heart race… right before it stops.
This Christmas, Santa isn’t coming to town—he’s already here.
