Skip the Holiday Cheer and Stream These Anti-Christmas Movies Montanans Love

Montanans seem to have reached their limit with holiday movie marathons. The endless cycle of the same Christmas classics year after year has folks in Big Sky Country feeling less than jolly about their festive viewing options.

The stats tell the story: over a quarter (26%) of Montanans say they’ve had enough of Home Alone, while 24% can’t stand to watch A Christmas Story one more time. Even Elf, a modern favorite, is falling out of favor—19% are ready to toss it aside.

What’s the problem? It’s the predictability. A third of Montanans (34%) say they’re tired of the same old holiday reruns filling the airwaves, and 28% have grown weary of repetitive, over-the-top festive plots.

Instead of yet another rewatch of The Polar Express or It’s a Wonderful Life, Montanans are craving something different. Something that breaks free from the formulaic cheer and offers a holiday experience that doesn’t feel like déjà vu.

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That’s where anti-Christmas movies come in. No more sugarcoated holiday fluff—just pure, unfiltered horror, dark humor, and anything but a feel-good ending. If you caught our previous article, you’ll know that North Dakotans have their own list of favorite anti-Christmas films. Now it’s Montana’s turn, and they’re bringing the horror.

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HostingAdvice surveyed 3,000 people to find out what Montanans are choosing to stream instead. Forget festive cheer—here’s the top 10 list of anti-Christmas films that will absolutely ruin any jolly vibes you might’ve had:

Montana’s Top 10 Anti-Christmas Movies:

1. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
2. Gremlins (1984)
3. Krampus (2015)
4. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
5. The Shining (1980)
6. Black Christmas (1974)
7. Friday the 13th (1980)
8. Psycho (1960)
9. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
10. The Exorcist (1973)

So if you’re over the endless holiday cheer, these are the films to stream. Forget the mistletoe and jingle bells—this list brings all the screams, shocks, and surprises you need to get through the season.