Christmas Nightmare
Christmas Nightmare

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Christmas Nightmare

2001
Movie
90 min
English

After witnessing the brutal assassination of presidential candidate Francis Mohan, a young married couple (Edward and Alice Anderson) are taken to a safe house miles from civilization. Upon their arrival at the safe house, the trio is shocked to find it abandoned and their stay takes a sudden turn for the worse. Their guardian begins undergoing dark and unsettling changes to his personality.

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IMDb3.9/10
Director: David DeCoteauGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of college students on holiday break find themselves targeted by a killer who seems to know their deepest fears. As the body count rises, they must uncover the identity of their tormentor before they all become victims of this festive season's terror.

Critical Reception

Christmas Nightmare, also known as 'Desperate Measures', is a low-budget horror film that received largely negative reviews. Critics often cited its predictable plot, uninspired direction, and weak performances as significant drawbacks.

What Reviewers Say

  • Panned for its unoriginality and reliance on horror clichés.

  • Criticized for its poor acting and lack of suspense.

  • Often described as a forgettable slasher film.

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Fun Fact

The film was released direct-to-video and is sometimes confused with other holiday-themed horror films due to its generic title and plot elements.

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