Holidays
Holidays

Holidays

2016Movie104 minEnglish

An anthology feature film that puts a uniquely dark and original spin on some of the most iconic and beloved holidays of all time by challenging our folklore, traditions and assumptions.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Google Users46%
Director: Kevin Smith, Gary Shore, Scott Stewart, Nicholas McCarthy, Adam Egypt Mortimer, Dennis Widmyer, Kevin Kolsch, Sarah Adina Smith, Brandon BestGenres: Horror, Anthology

Plot Summary

This anthology horror film explores the darker side of various holidays, with each segment offering a unique and unsettling tale. From a corrupted Christmas to a terrifying take on Valentine's Day and a disturbing Halloween, "Holidays" delves into the fear and dread that can lurk beneath the surface of festive celebrations. The film presents a collection of interconnected stories that twist traditional holiday cheer into genuine terror.

Critical Reception

Holidays received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the anthology format inconsistent in quality. While some segments were praised for their creativity and scares, others were criticized for being underdeveloped or derivative. Audience reception was also divided, with fans of anthology horror appreciating the varied approaches, while others found the overall experience uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from an inconsistent tone and quality across its various holiday-themed segments.
  • Some directors offered inventive and genuinely unsettling horror concepts, while others fell flat.
  • Despite a few memorable scares, the overall anthology feels disjointed and lacks a cohesive punch.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Holidays are generally unfavorable, with many finding the film to be a disappointing collection of horror shorts. While a small number of viewers appreciated the attempts at unique holiday-themed scares, the majority felt that the stories were often predictable, poorly executed, or failed to deliver sufficient scares.

Fun Fact

Kevin Smith, one of the directors, directed the segment 'Halloween' which features a character who becomes obsessed with a serial killer who dresses up as a masked pumpkin.

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Gimly

Gimly

In terms of horror anthology, it's pretty middle of the road. Worth the watch for the aficionado, but certainly won't convert anyone who hasn't already surrendered their life to the Horror Movie Gods (except maybe the _Halloween_ and _Fathe...