Cinema for the Long Night: Four Holiday Classics Chosen by Vampires

Every December, humans appear to act on instinct—resurrecting Kevin from the 30-year-old *Home Alone*, or replaying the cue-card confession scene from *Love Actually* while quietly wiping away tears. But for those of us who have endured hundreds of winters and grown tired of their familiar repertoire, something a little more special is needed.

Films best enjoyed as snow falls outside the window, a glass of wine in hand beside the fireplace. We present a vampire-approved holiday movie list—works that soothe the loneliness of immortal beings while capturing the bone-chilling beauty of winter.

Let the Right One In (2008)
Genre: Romance, Horror
Editor’s Pick: The most beautiful contrast of snow and blood

While humans believe in Christmas miracles, we watch brutal fairy tales of survival. Set against the frozen Swedish landscape, this film stands as one of the coldest and most hauntingly beautiful vampire masterpieces ever made.

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Genre: Animation, Fantasy
Editor’s Pick: A comfort film for those who miss Halloween

Let’s be honest—we are far more comfortable with Halloween than Christmas. Jack Skellington mirrors our own condition: longing to belong, yet forever remaining outsiders.

Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Editor’s Pick: The coolest way to endure millennia of boredom

Not strictly a holiday film, but during the longest nights of winter, few films resonate more deeply with immortal beings.

Batman Returns (1992)
Genre: Action, Superhero
Editor’s Pick: Gotham City’s Christmas is always the right answer

Before picking up the remote, double-check that the curtains are fully drawn. And if you can feel the warmth of someone beside you, perhaps this endlessly repeating winter night won’t feel so bad after all.

Have a Bloody Merry Christmas.