10 Overlooked Horror Slasher Movies That Deserve Your Attention

For those who like their slasher films with a sleazier edge, you can't do much better than Christmas Evil. A crass and repugnant Yuletide themed stab-'em up that exists as the perfect antidote to the millionth re-run of Miracle of 34th Street.

Following the exploits of the highly deranged toy-factory employee Harry, who in his spare time dresses up as Father Christmas and spies on his neighbours, judging whether or not they're being naughty or nice. Before long, Harry's little cosplay hobby turns murderous and he begins dispatching those around him with everything from toy soldiers to an overly large hatchet.

The film's low-budget and scuzzy nature gives it a real filthy feel, the kind of which will make you want to take a nice long shower afterwards, but that's definitely why its biggest defenders love it so much.

A strong cult following - as well as numerous shout-outs by the Prince of Puke himself John Waters - has kept this nasty little slasher alive and kicking on the fringes of the genre, but with the winter nights closing in and Micheal Bublé undergoing his annual defrosting, there's no better time to enjoy some Yuletide fear.