Surprise Horror Fans with Gifts They'll Love this Christmas - UPDATED for 2009!
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Christmas 2009 Shopping for Horror Fans
This Christmas gift guide is perfect for anyone trying to figure out what to get for a horror lover. Listed here are the most popular and most recently released horror movies, video games, and books. You'll also find fun items like toys and kitchenware.
Too many Christmas gift guides list the classics - but most horror fans already own those! You need a list of new items, and that's exactly what this essential Christmas gift guide gives you. The majority of items were released in 2009.
This guide is tailored so that people who know nothing about horror can easily pick out the perfect gift. For each DVD, the first thing I provide is the release date followed by the type of horror movie it is. This makes it easier for you to figure out what your giftee will enjoy. If you know they love sci-fi or zombies or slasher films, you can easily scan the list and see what they'll like.
If you're looking for holiday items, the list starts off with some fun Christmas-themed items, like headless Gingerbread Men cookie cutters and evil snowman movies. Then there are cuddly plush toys and cozy, monster-related plush slippers--great for keeping feet warm during the cold winter
Next are the DVDs, which are categorized by type. You can look at the newest mainstream releases, Asian movies, Blu-ray releases, etc. The horror titles are listed in the order they were released, from newest to oldest. Throughout the guide I highlight movies and TV shows that I personally recommend.
After the DVDs are more fun items to play with: toys (like an Aliens facehugger plush and a Buffy-themed Ouija board), illustrated books, and video games.
Happy shopping!
Are you looking for more toys, Christmas items, or other non-DVD gifts? Try the Horror Toys, Books, iPod and iPhone Skins, Calendars, and Stationery Christmas Gift Guide. Whatever you're looking for, you'll find it there.
Contents
- Fun Christmas Horror Gifts
- Christmas Horror Movie DVDs
- Plush Toys and Slippers for Horror Fans
- More Christmas Horror Movie DVDs
- Mainstream Horror Movie DVD Releases (2009)
- New Horror Releases [Indie, Blu-ray, TV Series] (2009)
- Asian Horror Movie DVD Releases (2009)
- Zombie Horror Movie DVD Releases (2009)
- Comedy Horror Movie DVD Releases
- Your Favorite Horror Releases
- Toys for Horror Fans
- Fun New Horror Books
- New Horror Video Game Releases
- Recent News about Horror Movies
- Comments on Gift Ideas for Horror Fans
Fun Christmas Horror Gifts
ABC (Already Been Chewed) Cookies in the classic Gingerbread Men style. Perfect for the holidays, bake already-bitten Gingerbread Men with missing limbs! The cookie cutters are made to the highest culinary standards from luxurious cast aluminum, and they come packed in nifty clear display boxes.
This makes adorable ice cubes in the shapes of skulls and crossbones! Each tray makes four of each (so that's eight total). The mold is made easy-to-bend, so it's easy to get your ice cubes out.
Christmas Horror Movie DVDs
Perfect for the Christmas season, these horror movies are all holiday-themed! There's even one Thanksgiving movie!
ThanksKilling
Released Nov 2009 - horror comedy
It's a killer turkey, I s#!t you not.
Evil Christmas: Psycho Santa/Satan Claus
Released Aug 2009 - slasher
The Nightmare Before Christmas (2-Disc Collector's Edition + Digital Copy)
Released Aug 2008 - Tim Burton musical
Plush Toys and Slippers for Horror Fans
Adorable Plush Toys
Warm Plush Slippers
More Christmas Horror Movie DVDs
Black Christmas (Unrated Widescreen Edition)
Released Apr 2007 - remake, slasher film
This is a 21st century slasher film that has the blood and gore audiences have come to expect. It's a remake of the Black Christmas movie listed below. Surprise your giftee by giving them both movies so they can make their own comparisons.
Black Christmas (Special Edition)
Released Dec 2006 - slasher film
This is a very well made slasher movie, considered a masterpiece of tension, using ominous shadows and innovative camera perspective. This is what the Black Christmas movie listed above is based on. Surprise your giftee by giving them both movies so they can make their own comparisons.
Christmas Evil
Released Nov 2006 - Lewis Jackson's classic black comedy horror film, CHRISTMAS EVIL (aka YOU BETTER WATCH OUT!) is, according to cult film director/auteur John Waters, "the best seasonal film of all time. I wish I had kids. I'd make them watch it every year and, if they didn't like it, they'd be punished!"
Santa's Slay
Released Dec 2005 - comedy horror, slasher film
It turns out Santa's actually a demon. Now he's taking revenge for all those years he was forced to play nice. In this movie, Santa kills Fran Drescher. That alone makes this movie worth watching.
Jack Frost 2: Revenge of the Mutant Killer Snowman
Released Aug 2003 - comedy horror, slasher film
It's a killer snowman. Yes, really. His nemesis is "Sheriff Sam," and Jack Frost goes to a Caribbean island to find him. Hopefully by now you can tell this is very ridiculous and made for laughs.
Mainstream Horror Movie DVD Releases (2009)
Recommended: Underworld Trilogy
Underworld Trilogy
(Underworld / Evolution / Rise of the Lycans)
Amazon Price: $34.99 (as of 12/03/2009)
Released May 2009 - vampires, werewolves, action
This set comes with all three Underworld movies: Underworld; the sequel, Underworld: Evolution; and the prequel, Underworld: Rise of the Lycans. Watch the war between vampires and lycans begin, then watch Kate Beckinsale kick ass in a skin-tight outfit.
Big Horror Movie DVD Releases (2009)
Halloween- Unrated Director's Cut
Released Oct 2009 - slasher (remake)
Friday the 13th (Extended Killer Cut)
Released June 2009 - slasher (remake)
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
Released May 2009 - vampires, werewolves, action
Recommended: My Bloody Valentine 3D (2-disc special edition)
My Bloody Valentine 3D
(2-disc special edition)
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 12/03/2009)
Released May 2009 - slasher, gore
Since this is one of the few movies available in 3-D, it makes a good gift just for the novelty factor. The grossness is upped by rendering the bloodshed in 3-D, so it's an especially great gift for gorehounds.
New Horror Movie DVD Releases (2009)
Drag Me to Hell
Released Oct 2009 - horror comedy, splatterstick
100 Feet
Released Oct 2009 - angry ghost, psychological horror
Starring Famke Janssen.
Last House on the Left (2009)
Released Aug 2009 - torture revenge
The Haunting in Connecticut (Single-Disc Edition)
Released July 2009 - supernatural
Recommended: Hellraiser Boxed Set
Amazon Price: $28.99 (as of 12/03/2009)
Released Apr 2009 - supernatural, gore
The original Hellraiser is a classic horror movie based on a story by acclaimed author Clive Barker. This set contains the first three movies and comes in a cool puzzle box that fans and collectors will love.
More New Horror Movie DVD Releases (2009)
The Unborn
Released July 2009 - supernatural, baby/pregnancy, exorcism
The Last House on the Left (Unrated Collectors Edition)
Released Feb 2009 - torture revenge
Mirrors
Released Jan 2009 - supernatural, gore
Starring Kiefer Sutherland.
New Horror Releases [Indie, Blu-ray, TV Series] (2009)
Recommended: Splinter
Amazon Price: $21.49 (as of 12/03/2009)
Released Apr 2009 - monster flick, body horror, claustrophobic suspense
I caught the last half of this movie on TV, and WOW! I love the monster. This film mostly uses makeup special effects instead of CG, and I really appreciate it. Splinter is a suspenseful movie that I totally recommend.
Not-So-Mainstream Horror Movie DVD Releases (2009)
These horror movies may have flown under the radar when they were released in 2009.
Left Bank
Released Oct 2009 - supernatural, body horror, psychological horror
An intelligent, atmospheric movie that's more about building horror and fear than scaring the audience with loud noises. It just gets more and more creepy and unsettling.
Trick 'r Treat
Released Oct 2009 - horror comedy, Halloween folklore, short stories, supernatural
Featuring Anna Paquin.
Deadgirl (Unrated Director's Cut)
Released Sep 2009 - zombie, depravity
[Rec]
Released July 2009 - zombie, POV
The Spanish movie Quarantine is based on.
Recommended: My Name Is Bruce
Amazon Price: $20.99 (as of 12/03/2009)
Released Feb 2009 - horror comedy
It's everyone favorite B-movie actor, Bruce Campbell, starring as... Bruce Campbell! To make this even better, Bruce Campbell shares more of his humor in the commentary, and this DVD release comes with a 24-page comic book.
Popular Horror Movies on Blu-ray (2009)
Hardware (Blu-ray) [Blu-ray]
Released Oct 2009 - sci-fi horror, post-apocalyptic, gore
Repulsion- Criterion Collection [Blu-ray]
Released July 2009 - psychological horror
Let the Right One In [Blu-ray]
Released Mar 2009 - vampires
Even people who hate vampire films are praising this movie.
New Horror TV Series Box Sets (2009)
Fringe: The Complete First Season
Released Sep 2009 - sci-fi
An X-Files wannabe, but I find the relationship between Peter Bishop and his father entertaining.
Harper's Island: The DVD Edition
Released Sep 2009 - slasher murder mystery
Friday the 13th: The Series - Complete Series Pack
Released Sep 2009 - slasher
True Blood: The Complete First Season (HBO Series)
Released May 2009 - vampires
Ghost Hunters: Season 4, Part 2
Released Mar 2009 - reality TV
I love watching this show just because Jason and Grant are so entertaining!
Asian Horror Movie DVD Releases (2009)
New Asian Horror Movie DVD Releases (2009)
Recommended: Audition Collector's Edition
Amazon Price: $21.49 (as of 12/03/2009)
Released Oct 2009 - suspense, femme fatale, psychological horror
One of the best horror movies ever made has gotten an updated release in a new 1080P high-definition transfer from the internegative, with a new 5.0 digital stereo soundtrack mixed from the original audio elements. This special collectors edition includes 90 minutes of new interviews with the cast and a new audio commentary with director Takashi Miike and screenwriter Daisuke Tengan.
This release is a must-have!
More New Asian Horror Movie DVD Releases (2009)
Zombie Horror Movie DVD Releases (2009)
Comedy Horror Movie DVD Releases
The following DVDs are not to be taken seriously. All in good fun, these movies contain parodies, black humor, and the ever-needed nudity. These are great as gifts from one friend to another.
Hot Blood Sundae
Released Aug 2009 - comedy horror, parody, slasher film
Bikini Bloodbath Carwash
Released Nov 2008 - comedy horror, parody, slasher film
This is part of the Bikini Bloodbath series and contains plenty of nudity and humor.
Zombie Strippers (Unrated Special Edition)
Released Oct 2008 - comedy horror, zombie flick
Starring Jenna Jameson, this movie has what everyone wants to see: strippers who get turned into zombies!
Zombies! Zombies! Zombies! - Strippers VS Zombies
Released Sep 2008 - comedy horror, zombie flick
A laugh-out-loud zombie comedy that's a bit more lighthearted than Zombie Strippers (listed above).
Student Bodies
Released June 2008 - comedy horror, parody, slasher film
This is a cult classic from 1981. It's been described as a cross between Carrie and Airplane! While this is a great choice for any horror lover, it's a definite winner for fans of Scary Movie.
Your Favorite Horror Releases
Add and vote for your favorite horror movies, series, and TV shows!
Buffy The Vampire Slayer - Collector's Set (40 discs)
One of the best TV series EVER.1 point
Alien Quadrilogy (Alien/ Aliens /Alien 3 /Alien Resurrection)
Alien is a sci-fi horror classic. Aliens is one of more...1 point
Battle Royale Directors Cut
With the Japanese currently leading the way in tho more...1 point
28 Weeks Later / 28 Days Later
Great zombie flicks. Full of tension and suspense.0 points
Resident Evil (Deluxe Edition)
Watching Milla Jovovich kick undead ass in that re more...0 points
Seven (New Line Platinum Series)
Starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, and Gwyneth Pa more...0 points
The Ring (Widescreen Edition)
The American remake of Ringu. That girl is creepy more...0 points
The Grudge (Unrated Director's Cut)
Sarah Michelle Gellar is awesome in this American more...0 points
A Tale of Two Sisters (Two-Discs)
A wonderfully haunting score, starkly beautiful im more...0 points
Audition (Uncut Special Edition)
This love-story-gone-wrong is wonderfully disturbi more...0 points
Toys for Horror Fans
The Perfect Gift for Aliens Fans
Alien Life-Sized Facehugger Plush
It's a Facehugger from the Alien series! The legs have wire in them so you can wrap the toy aruond your head, just like in the movies. More than just fun, this item is also a collectibe.
Oujia Board for Buffy and Angel Fans
Buffy the Vampire Slayer:
Conversations with Dead People Board
It's a Ouija Board, Buffy style! This is a great gift for fans of Joss Whedon's Angel and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Anyone who enjoys those shows or has an interest in Ouija Boards will have fun with this.
Fun New Horror Books
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Zombies:
A Book of Zombie Christmas Carols
Released Oct 2009
One of the most perfect Christmas gifts for horror fans I've ever seen! This book contains more than two dozen Christmas Carols, such as such as "I Saw Mommy Chewing Santa Claus," "Deck the Halls with Parts of Wally," and "We Three Spleens."
Lush, Illustrated Compendiums
Encyclopedia Horrifica:
The Terrifying TRUTH! About Vampires, Ghosts, Monsters, and More
Released Aug 2007
This beautifully illustrated reference book contains information about alien lifeforms, psychic superspies, Dracula's origins, photos of the actual sea monster that inspired the mythical kraken, and lots more. It's witty, funny, informative, and so entertaining it'll be read over and over again. Encyclopedia Horrifica is the perfect present for kids, teens, and adults!
Monsterology:
The Complete Book of Monstrous Beasts
Released August 2008
This lavish, interactive book contains multiple foldouts, flaps, and pull-outs; textured "samples," including sea serpent skin and a feather from a winged horse; sundry booklets; and a cabinet of curiosities containing yeti fur, a hippogriff feather, and more. Its imaginative design makes it a great gift for kids, teens, and adults.
New Horror Video Game Releases
Here I list the most recent horror video games, from newest to oldest. I also include the game guides if they're helpful.
- Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (Wii)
- Left 4 Dead 2 Video Game (Xbox 360 / PC)
- Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles (Wii)
- Dead Space Extraction Video Game (Wii)
- Cursed Mountain (Wii)
In case you're wondering, last years recommended video games were
- Left 4 Dead
- Dead Space
- Silent Hill: Homecoming
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories Video Game
(Nintendo Wii)
Released Dec 8, 2009Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is perfect for:
- Fans of psychological horror
- Gamers looking for atmosphere, adventure, and storytelling
- People who love solving puzzles
- Fans of the Silent Hill series
- A re-imagining of the original Silent Hill that turns everything you thought you knew on its head
- The game adapts to your actions to create a unique, frightening experience
- The enemies evolve, taking the form of the player's deepest fears
- New nightmare sequence focus on escape and evasion rather than direct confrontation
The Silent Hill games are my favorite! The creepy atmosphere and disturbing monsters are in a league of their own.
If your giftee owns a Nintendo Wii, buy them the Wii version; using the Wii Remote will draw the player into the game and make the fear more real. PlayStation 2 and PSP games will be released in January 2010.
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (Wii)
Only available on the Nintendo Wii for Christmas 2009.
Left 4 Dead 2 Video Game
(Xbox 360 / PC)
Released Nov 2009Left 4 Dead 2 is perfect for:
- Zombie fans
- People who enjoy multiplayer games
- Fans of the original Left 4 Dead video game
- Co-operative gameplay in epic struggle against zombies
- Four different survivors, a new storyline and new dialog
- More co-operative campaigns, more campaigns and maps for the versus game modes than the original Left 4 Dead
- Support for Survival Mode right out of the box
- Quality next generation co-op action gaming
- A whole slew of melee weapons including axes, chainsaws, frying pans, and baseball bats to use
If your giftee owns an Xbox 360, this is the version to buy.
Requires: Microsoft Windows XP / Vista
Left 4 Dead 2: Prima Official Game Guide
Don't forget the strategy guide! It contains walkthroughs, maps, strategies, plus it has expert advice from the Valve development team, team interviews, concept art, and more. This is essential for anyone playing Left 4 Dead 2.
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles Video Game
(Nintendo Wii)
Released Nov 2009Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles is perfect for:
- Fans of zombies and monsters
- Action-adventure gamers
- Fans of the Resident Evil series
- Engage in two-player co-op action with friends and family
- Experience environments and areas from classic Resident Evil titles as well as those new to Darkside Chronicles
- The game's difficulty level adjusts automatically based on the player's skill level so that both old and new fans can have a fun and challenging experience
- Each playable character can be specialized for a specific combat style
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles (Wii)
Exclusively on the Nintendo Wii!
Dead Space Extraction Video Game
(Nintendo Wii)
Released Sep 2009Dead Space Extraction is perfect for:
- Fans of mutants, aliens, and monsters
- Action-adventure gamers
- Fans of the original Dead Space video game
- An action-packed cinematic horror experience currently unmatched by any game designed for Wii
- An all-new prequel chapter in the 'Dead Space' universe exclusive to the Wii
- A deep and thrilling all-new story, new characters, new weapons, new enemies, and new puzzles
- Co-operative multiplayer gameplay that allows you to team up to fight off the invasion, combine efforts on engineering puzzles, and more
- Intuitive controls scheme that allow you to strategically use the Wii Remote to dismember and freeze enemies, manipulate gravity with telekinesis, solve puzzles, and fight off attacks
Exclusively on the Nintendo Wii!
Cursed Mountain Video Game
(Nintendo Wii)
Released Aug 2009Cursed Mountain is perfect for:
- Fans of Asian horror
- Survival horror gamers
- Fans of games like Fatal Frame
- Designed Specifically for the Wii
- Places the player in a realistic himalayan environment
- As players ascend the mountain, they will clearly see the summit in the distance, a looming reminder of their final destination
- Designed to mimic the physical aspects of sacred prayer rituals, mantras, and gestures of Buddhism, combat is compromised of gestures that release spirits from their curse
Exclusively on the Nintendo Wii!
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