Top Christmas action movies for this holiday season

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As the holiday season draws near, for many, it is a season of rest, excitement and fun and what better way to spend some time with your family and loved ones or even alone than sitting in front of a screen and binge watching great TV shows with the lights off and some snack to make it a cinematic experience either in your living room or bed room.

Christmas – themed action movies, although not a so popular genre, because the popular belief is that Christmas should be all fun, smiles, and violent free, but if you belong to the majority that loves action movies and wouldn’t mind to have a holiday genre action movie, then you can consider today your lucky day as here are top Christmas themed action movies you can enjoy this holiday season.

Violent Night (2022)

This action-packed film reimagines Santa Claus as a brutal vigilante who takes on a group of mercenaries during a Christmas Eve heist. David Harbour delivers a fantastic performance as the action hero Santa, making this a must-watch for fans of holiday action.

“An elite team of mercenaries breaks into a family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone hostage inside. However, they aren’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.”

Fatman (2020)

Mel Gibson stars as a disgruntled, Santa Claus who goes on a killing spree against a spoiled child who writes him a mean letter. This dark then comedy-action film offers a unique take on the Christmas story with plenty of violence and humor.

“A rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus is fighting to save his declining business. Meanwhile, Billy, a neglected and precocious 12 year old, hires a hitman to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.” – IMDb

Kiss kiss Bang bang(2005)

This neo-noir comedy-crime film has a Christmas setting and features plenty of action and humor.

“After being mistaken for an actor, a New York thief is sent to Hollywood to train under a private eye for a potential movie role, but the duo are thrown together with a struggling actress into a murder mystery”- IMDb.

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Die Hard (1988)

While not a recent release, Die Hard remains a classic Christmas action film that continues to entertain audiences year after year. John McClane’s battle against terrorists in a high-rise building on Christmas Eve has become a beloved holiday tradition.

“A New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.”-IMDb

Die Hard (1990)

A sequel to the 1988 original, this action-packed sequel takes place on Christmas Eve and features John McClane fighting terrorists at an airport.

“John McClane attempts to avert disaster as rogue military operatives seize control of Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C.”- IMDb