2 holiday horror movies (and 1 show) on Netflix in December 2024 you've probably never heard of

During the month of December, people usually gravitate toward a mix of lighthearted, comforting holiday-themed movies that capture the festive spirit. Well, we're different at 1428 Elm. We prefer movies that have a dark twist. We're talking films that mix traditional holiday settings with spooky or dark storylines and eerie or chilling elements. A holiday horror film or show is what we usually go looking for around this time.

Luckily, Netflix has a couple of holiday horror titles currently streaming on its platform that you can watch right now. So, get ready to embrace the season's darker side with these two holiday horror movies and one eerie show on the streaming platform!

There's Something in the Barn (2023)

There's Something in the Barn is a Norwegian horror comedy film that was helmed by Magnus Martens from a script written by Aleksander Kirkwood Brown. Taking place during the Christmas holiday season, we follow a loving father named Bill, who relocates his American wife Carol and two kids, Nora and Lucas, to Norway after inheriting a family estate. Once there, Lucas stumbles upon an elf from ancient folklore living in the barn. But this elf turns out not to be friendly. It's a malevolent figure who is determined to drive the American newcomers away.

Martin Starr, Amrita Acharia, Kiran Shah, Zoe Winther-Hansen, Townes Bunner, Calle Hellevang Larsen, Henriette Steenstrup, and Paul Monaghan make up the cast.

Elves (2021)

Elves is a six-episode Danish horror series that was created by Stefan Jaworski. It's another holiday horror title on Netflix that showcases elves as not being the cute, benevolent creatures we typically associate them to be but instead dangerous monstrous beings.

To spend Christmas together, a family decides to visit the remote island of Aarmandsø. However, shortly after their arrival, their holiday vacation takes a dark turn when they discover that ancient, malevolent elves inhabit the island. These murderous elves will stop at nothing to protect their territory, ultimately putting the family in a fight for survival.

The cast comprises Sonja Sofie Engberg Steen, Milo Campanale, Vivelill Søgaard Holm, Lila Nobel, Peder Thomas Pedersen, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen, and Rasmus Hammeric.

Silent Night (2021)

In this holiday horror movie written and directed by Camille Griffin, we follow a group of friends and family who gather for a Christmas dinner in the English countryside, fully aware that an impending environmental catastrophe will soon bring about the end of the world. As they attempt to celebrate one final time, they are forced to confront their fears, secrets, and unresolved issues.

Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Roman Griffin Davis, Annabelle Wallis, Lily-Rose Depp, Sope Dirisu, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and others star in this horror film.