10 Best Alternative Christmas Movies

7. Seed Of Chucky

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The only movie on the list to feature a Chistmassy moment rather than being preoccupied with the whole shebang is postmodern devil doll Chucky's fourth sequel. As you can imagine, being part of this dinky coppertop's universe it'll be about as heartwarming as an ice pick through the nipple! Father Christmas himself is brutally sleigh'n by the "hero" and his throaty lady love Tiffany against a wintry backdrop.

Brief it may be, but if you've had your fill of rapidly-congealing pigs in blankets, and that last repeat of Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium... well, it could be the perfect antidote. Also Chucky and his plastic-faced pals represent the garish assault on parents everywhere from the toy shelves come Chrimbo time. Is the Star Wars marketing machine really so different from a relentless, artery-slashing yet highly poseable psychopath? The jury's out...

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I am a journalist and comedian who enjoys American movies of the 70s, Amicus horror compendiums, Doctor Who, Twin Peaks, Naomi Watts and sitting down. My short fiction has been published as part of the Iris Wildthyme range from Obverse Books.