Starting about two days before Christmas, I gather up all of my slasher film DVDs. The Hostel, any of the Saw movies, even the golden oldies like the Freddy Kruger films.
I then have a non-stop slasher film fest from the 24th through the 2nd of January.
Before anyone says "wtf"?? I am not a Christian and have no family anywhere near me. I refuse to travel during the holidays. Therefore, the Christmas season is a really quiet and frankly lonely time around this house. It's the one week I do not pop in at my neighbors' houses ... I'd rather let them have their family time in peace.
Watching slasher movies during this season makes me feel really good in comparison to what the characters in the film are experiencing. They help me put life into perspective and make me feel strangely optimistic about the new year. I mean .... no one has me chained in a tiny room expecting me to saw my own leg off .... no creepy character is popping into my dreams ... life is pretty damned good actually.
So, at this house the "Slasher Holidays" are a grand end of the year tradition ... going on almost 25 years.
And I hope you all have a great holiday as well!!