AMC and AMC+ have more than 650 hours of holiday programming planned for this year’s “Best Christmas Ever” lineup kicking off on November 26 and running through December 26, 2023. The lineup includes classic Christmas films, including Miracle on 34th Street, White Christmas, Elf, and Christmas Vacation. For those who like to celebrate their winter holidays with a serving of horror, Shudder’s offering a new Joe Bob’s Creepy Christmas Special and the original film The Sacrifice Game.
This year’s “Best Christmas Ever” schedule also features Christmas with the Campbells, The Apology, and marathons of John Candy, Reese Witherspoon, and Bill Murray films.
Best Christmas Ever 2023:
The Sacrifice Game – Debuts December 8 on Shudder and AMC+
It’s bad enough that boarding school students Samantha and Clara can’t go home for the holidays, but things take a deadly turn when a murderous gang arrives at their doorstep – just in time for Christmas. Starring Mena Massoud and Olivia Scott Welch.
Joe Bob’s Creepy Christmas – Debuts LIVE on Friday, December 15 on Shudder TV and AMC+ TV
Joe Bob and Darcy deck the bloody halls with a double-helping of yuletide horror while raising money for the less fortunate… and this year, they get a little help from Ol’ Saint Nick himself.
Christmas with the Campbells – Debuts November 30 at 10pm on AMC; Currently Available on AMC+
The traditional holiday romcom gets a new spin from Vince Vaughn, Peter Billingsley, and Dan Lagana. When Jesse gets dumped right before the holidays by her boyfriend Shawn, his parents convince her to still spend Christmas with them and Shawn’s handsome cousin while Shawn is away. Starring Brittany Snow, Justin Long, Alex Moffat, Joanna Garcia Swisher, Julia Duffy, and George Wendt.
Silent Night – Currently Available on AMC+
Parents Nell and Simon have invited their closest friends to join their family for Christmas dinner at their idyllic home in the English countryside. As the group comes together, it feels like old times – but behind all of the laughter and merriment, something is not quite right. The world outside is facing impending doom, and no amount of gifts, games or Prosecco can make mankind’s imminent destruction go away. Surviving the holidays just got a lot more complicated.
The darkly comedic drama stars Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Roman Griffin Davis, Annabelle Wallis, Lily-Rose Depp, Ṣọpé Dìrísù, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Lucy Punch, Rufus Jones and Trudie Styler among others.
The Apology – Currently Available on Shudder and AMC+
Starring Anna Gunn, Linus Roache, and Janeane Garofalo, The Apology picks up with recovering alcoholic Darlene Hagen 20 years after the disappearance of her daughter as she’s preparing to host her family’s Christmas celebration with her best friend, Gretchen. Late Christmas Eve, Darlene’s estranged ex-brother-in-law Jack arrives unannounced, bearing nostalgic gifts and a heavy secret.
Soon, Darlene finds herself caught between reason and ruthless instinct. Trapped together by a dangerous storm, a battle of wits escalates to a violent game of revenge.<;p>
Classic Christmas Marathon on November 27 featuring family favorites including Rankin-Bass specials (Jack Frost, Rudolph’s Shiny New Year, The First Christmas Snow, Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, Frosty’s Winter Wonderland), White Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street (1947), and March of the Wooden Soldiers.
Christmas Candy Marathon on November 28 celebrating some of John Candy’s greatest films including The Great Outdoors, Uncle Buck, National Lampoon’s Vacation, and Stripes.
A Murray Christmas on November 29 featuring Bill Murray’s classic films Groundhog Day and Caddyshack.
Reese for the Holidays on December 1 featuring Reese Witherspoon favorites including Sweet Home Alabama and Four Christmases.
AMC Celebrates Elf 20th Anniversary on December 2.
Merry ‘80s Marathon goes back in time on December 9 featuring National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, The Great Outdoors, The Princess Bride, Ghostbusters 1-2, and Big.
So Many Santas Marathon on December 10 includes Elf, Fred Claus, The Polar Express, The Year Without a Santa Claus, Miracle on 34th Street (1947), and Rankin-Bass specials (The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, Rudolph’s Shiny New Year, The Year Without a Santa Claus).
Best Elf Marathon on December 16 features Elf, Fred Claus, and The Polar Express.
Holiday Hijinks Marathon on December 17 featuring National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Christmas with the Kranks, and The Great Outdoors.
Best Christmas Marathon from December 23 through December 25 with holiday favorites including Elf, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Christmas with the Kranks, Fred Claus, Four Christmases, Rankin-Bass specials, and more.
Holiday Hangover recovery begins on December 26 including Elf, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Four Christmases, and Christmas with the Kranks.
