Festive Thrills Meet Winter Chills- A Look at Upcoming Horror Releases in December 2025

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December’s horror slate is a bit thin this year, but there are still a couple of standouts worth keeping an eye on. As the festive season kicks in, audiences can expect a mix of yuletide terror and chilling thrills — from blood‑soaked holiday mayhem to tense, atmospheric scares. While the selection isn’t as packed as other months, these releases (including two sequels and a re-make) promise to inject a little seasonal fear into your Christmas celebrations, proving that even the most cheerful time of year isn’t safe from horror.

Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a happy New Year.

Troll 2

 

When a massive new troll awakens in the depths of the Norwegian wilderness, it triggers a wave of destruction that plunges the country into crisis. Paleontologist Nora Tidemann is pulled back into the fray, joining seasoned troll-hunter Kristoffer “Kris” Holm to uncover what sparked the awakening — and how to stop this force of nature. As it grows more dangerous, the team must confront an impossible choice: preserve the remnants of a buried past or destroy it to save lives.
This instalment leans into a Norwegian style kaiju spectacle — not billed as a comedy, but seemingly taking a tongue-in-cheek approach, as it branches off from its roots.

“A giant-sized spectacle powered by folklore and fury.” — Nordic Nightmares

Runtime: 105 mins

Netflix release on the 1st of December

Five Nights at Freddy's 2

 

One year after the terrifying events at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, Abby Schmidt returns to the infamous pizzeria — determined to uncover the truth behind the haunted animatronics. But her curiosity quickly turns into a fight for survival when she and her brother Mike are trapped once again, facing machines that have awakened with even greater malice. Abby and Mike must navigate the haunted halls before the night ends — or risk becoming permanent attractions in Freddy’s twisted world.

Fans of the franchise will find the stakes higher than ever, with the film described as “A chilling sequel that keeps the animatronics lurking in your nightmares.” — Midnight Reel

Runtime: 104 mins

Cinema release on the 5th of December

Man Finds Tape

    

When Lynn Page receives a disturbing VHS tape from her estranged brother Lucas, she returns to their small Texas hometown to uncover why he vanished without a trace. The tape shows Lucas wandering through local sites, speaking to someone—or something—just out of frame. As Lynn retraces his steps, she realises the footage captures events that shouldn’t be possible, and that whatever followed Lucas may now be following her. As the mystery deepens, it becomes clear that Lucas may not be the only one the camera is targeting.

A tense, unnerving thriller, this is shaping up to be one that will keep you up at night.

“Atmospheric, clever, and full of creeping dread.” — The Reel Crypt

Runtime: 84 mins

Limited cinema release on the 5th December, followed by VOD

Dust Bunny

Ten-year-old Aurora is convinced that the monster under her bed killed her family. Desperate for help, she turns to her reclusive neighbour, a hitman for hire. Hesitant at first, he agrees to confront the horror that has haunted her and begins as an unlikely alliance spirals into a violent clash between childhood nightmares and the brutal world of hired killers. As the hitman struggles to protect Aurora, he must navigate a secretive deadly underworld, while Aurora grows certain that some monsters aren’t under the bed at all — they walk among us.

Described as a “gateway horror” for younger viewers, the film aims to balance tension and whimsy, evoking the "friendly" thrills of classics like Gremlins and Poltergeist.

“Bold, strange and strangely touching — monsters under the bed redefined.” — Shadowplay Reviews

Runtime: 106 mins

Limited cinema release on the 5th of December, followed by VOD

Silent Night, Deadly Night

Every Christmas Eve, Billy Chapman relives the nightmare he witnessed as a child — the murder of his parents by a man in a Santa suit. Now an adult, still damaged by trauma and barely holding himself together, he dons the red suit and stalks the holiday-lit streets, punishing anyone he deems “naughty.” But this year, his path of destruction takes an unexpected turn: new connections force him to question whether vengeance is the only story he has left.

The town realises too late that a killer Santa is moving through their quiet streets and what follows is a twisted blend of dark humour and over-the-top violence, turning Christmas into a blood-soaked battleground.

“A slasher reboot that unwraps your holiday fears.” — Blood-Red Nights

Runtime: 97 mins

Cinema release on the 12th of December






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