Ich muss zugeben, die wenigsten Vertreter auf dieser Liste sind klassische Weihnachtsfilme. Eigentlich erfüllt keiner dieser zehn Filme die erforderlichen Kriterien, aber es machte verdammt viel Spaß, diese Liste zusammenzustellen, und jeden einzelnen von ihnen sehe ich immer wieder gerne, einige auch traditionell jedes Jahr zu Weihnachten. Ich wünsche euch viel Spass mit dieser Liste der etwas anderen Art und natürlich auch schöne Feiertage!

 

 

 

 

10.

Reindeer Games (2000)
	Rating: 5.7/10 (28,027 votes) Director: John Frankenheimer Writer: Ehren Kruger Stars: Ben Affleck, James Frain, Dana Stubblefield, Mark Acheson Runtime: 104 min Rated: R Genre: Action, Crime, Drama Released: 25 Feb 2000
Plot: After assuming his dead cellmate's identity to get with his girlfriend, an ex-con finds himself the reluctant participant in a casino heist.

 

 

 

9.

Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010)
	Rating: 6.7/10 (16,335 votes) Director: Jalmari Helander Writer: Jalmari Helander, Jalmari Helander (based on the original idea by), Juuso Helander (based on the original idea by), Petri Jokiranta (dramaturge), Sami Parkkinen (dramaturge) Stars: Onni Tommila, Jorma Tommila, Tommi Korpela, Rauno Juvonen Runtime: 84 min Rated: R Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Horror Released: 03 Dec 2010
Plot: In the depths of the Korvatunturi mountains, 486 metres deep, lies the closest ever guarded secret of Christmas. The time has come to dig it up! This Christmas everyone will believe in Santa Claus.

 

 

 

8.

Scrooged (1988)
	Rating: 7.0/10 (50,854 votes) Director: Richard Donner Writer: Mitch Glazer, Michael O'Donoghue, Charles Dickens (novel) Stars: Bill Murray, Karen Allen, John Forsythe, John Glover Runtime: 101 min Rated: PG-13 Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy Released: 23 Nov 1988
Plot: A selfish, cynical T.V. executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve.

 

 

 

7.

Bad Santa (2003)
	Rating: 7.1/10 (94,042 votes) Director: Terry Zwigoff Writer: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox, Brett Kelly, Lauren Graham Runtime: 91 min Rated: R Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama Released: 26 Nov 2003
Plot: A miserable conman and his partner pose as Santa and his Little Helper to rob department stores on Christmas Eve. But they run into problems when the conman befriends a troubled kid, and the security boss discovers the plot.

 

 

 

6.

The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
	Rating: 6.7/10 (53,868 votes) Director: Renny Harlin Writer: Shane Black Stars: Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Yvonne Zima, Craig Bierko Runtime: 121 min Rated: R Genre: Action, Crime, Drama Released: 11 Oct 1996
Plot: A woman suffering from amnesia begins to recover her memories after trouble from her past finds her again.

 

 

 

5.

Lethal Weapon (1987)
	Rating: 7.6/10 (166,367 votes) Director: Richard Donner Writer: Shane Black Stars: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Mitchell Ryan Runtime: 110 min Rated: R Genre: Action, Thriller Released: 06 Mar 1987
Plot: A veteran cop, Murtaugh, is partnered with a young suicidal cop, Riggs. Both having one thing in common; hating working in pairs. Now they must learn to work with one another to stop a gang of drug smugglers.

 

 

 

4.

Die Hard (1988)
	Rating: 8.3/10 (474,452 votes) Director: John McTiernan Writer: Roderick Thorp (novel), Jeb Stuart (screenplay), Steven E. de Souza (screenplay) Stars: Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson, Paul Gleason Runtime: 131 min Rated: R Genre: Action, Thriller Released: 20 Jul 1988
Plot: John McClane, officer of the NYPD, tries to save wife Holly Gennaro and several others, taken hostage by German terrorist Hans Gruber during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.

 

 

 

3.

Gremlins (1984)
	Rating: 7.2/10 (111,854 votes) Director: Joe Dante Writer: Chris Columbus Stars: Hoyt Axton, John Louie, Keye Luke, Don Steele Runtime: 106 min Rated: PG Genre: Comedy, Horror Released: 08 Jun 1984
Plot: A boy inadvertantly breaks 3 important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town.

 

 

 

2.

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
	Rating: 8.1/10 (189,009 votes) Director: Henry Selick Writer: Tim Burton (based on: a story and characters by), Michael McDowell (adaptation), Caroline Thompson (screenplay) Stars: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey Runtime: 76 min Rated: PG Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy Released: 29 Oct 1993
Plot: Jack Skellington, king of Halloweentown, discovers Christmas Town, but doesn't quite understand the concept.

 

 

 

1.

Christmas Vacation (1989)
	Rating: 7.5/10 (86,695 votes) Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik Writer: John Hughes Stars: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki Runtime: 97 min Rated: PG-13 Genre: Comedy Released: 01 Dec 1989
Plot: The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster.

 

 

 

In diesem Sinne: Frohe Weihnachten euch und euren Lieben!