Introduction
Get ready to deck the halls with dread and jingle your way to terror! This holiday season, forget the heartwarming tales and sugarplums; “Deathcember (2019)” delivers a twisted, blood-soaked celebration that’s sure to leave you screaming for more. This anthology horror film, a true gift for genre fans, presents a collection of chilling tales, each more unsettling than the last, all wrapped up in the festive, yet sinister, spirit of Christmas
From the creators behind “V/H/S/94” and “The Mortuary Collection,” “Deathcember” is an ambitious and often gruesome journey through the darker side of the holidays. It’s a perfect antidote to the saccharine sweetness that often dominates this time of year, offering a potent blend of gore, dark humor, and inventive frights.
Plot Synopsis
“Deathcember” is an anthology horror film, meaning it’s comprised of several distinct short stories, each with its own plot, characters, and directors. The overarching theme is Christmas, but the interpretations are anything but traditional. While the specific plots of each segment vary wildly, they generally revolve around nightmarish or violent events that occur during the Christmas season.
These can range from supernatural encounters and creature features to psychological horrors and slasher-style mayhem. The film aims to showcase a diverse range of horror subgenres and directorial styles, united by the common thread of a decidedly unholy Christmas. Expect tales of terrifying gifts, demonic visitors, cursed traditions, and the general breakdown of festive cheer into outright terror.
Cast and Characters
- Note: Due to the anthology nature, the cast varies significantly across the different segments. Below are some of the notable actors who contributed to the film. Specific roles would be too numerous to list individually.
- Sean Anthony
- Buntu
- Richard Glover
- Andrew Howard
- Joe R. Lee
- Sarah-Anne Masterson
- Dolph Lundgren
- Virginia Tucker
- Justin M. Tang
- Kadeem Ali
- Gunnar Hansen (voice)
Release Date and Details
- Deathcember has multiple release dates because it premiered at festivals in 2019 and saw wider/international and home-video exposure in 2020.
- Database and review sites list the film as a 2019 title while noting later 2020 activity and releases.
- Festival premieres and early screenings happened in late 2019 (October–November).
- The film reached broader audiences, festivals, and home-video/marketing rollouts across 2020, including official trailers and distributor promotion that year.
Runtime: Approximately 110 minutes.
Country of Origin: USA, Germany.
Directors: A collaborative effort from multiple directors, including B.A. Gonzales, Vivian Gray, Ricky Ambrad, Justin M. Tang, Joe R. Lee, and Christoper Alender.
Trailer
Get a glimpse of the chilling festivities with the official trailer for “Deathcember”:
If you’re looking for a horror experience that actively subverts the joy of the holiday season, “Deathcember (2019)” is an absolute must-watch. It’s a bold, audacious, and at times, delightfully disturbing collection of short films that proves Christmas can be a time for more than just carols and cozy fires. Grab your favorite (fear-inducing) beverage, dim the lights, and prepare for a truly unforgettable holiday horror marathon.
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