11 Santas Who Might Kill You

Santa Claus: fat, jolly, homicidal. St. Nick is usually a force for good, but every once in a while, Santa (or someone dressed like him) goes on a festive killing spree.

1. Billy Chapman (Silent Night, Deadly Night)

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Little Billy's childhood trauma ruined Christmas for him -- and ultimately, for all of us.

2. Ronald Jones Jr. (Silent Night)

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In this year's loose remake of Silent Night, Deadly Night, we lost killer Santa's backstory but gained a really frightening mask.

3. Joulupukki (Rare Exports)

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Do not go looking for evil Finnish Santa: he doesn't want to be found.

4. Krampus (Alpine folklore)

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Krampus is a terrifying Christmas demon, as seen on The Venture Bros. and American Dad. He's actually the anti-Santa, but he's scary and festive enough to be included here.

5. Leigh (American Horror Story)

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Same idea as Silent Night, Deadly Night, really -- now with Deadwood's Ian McShane!

6. "Santa" (Tales From the Crypt, "And All Through the House")

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Escaped mental patient Santa is frightening enough without thinking about how long it's been since he washed that beard.

7. Robot Santa Claus (Futurama)

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His programming has him convinced that you're naughty, but leaving you coal isn't sufficient punishment.

8. Jack Skellington (The Nightmare Before Christmas)

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While Jack is completely well-intentioned, his toys could do some serious damage. You'll probably be OK, though: this is a kids' movie.

9. Santa Claus (Santa's Slay)

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Professional wrestler Goldberg fills out Santa's suit as an evil demon who eventually murders Fran Drescher. Not cool.

10. Harry (Christmas Evil/You Better Watch Out)

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Yep, another kid whose childhood trauma (he saw Mommy fondling Santa Claus) turned him into a psychopath. John Waters called Christmas Evil the best Christmas movie ever.

11. Gizmo (Gremlins)

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You're fine unless you get him wet or feed him after midnight. Totally worth the risk.