The holidays are an excellent time for a good scare. Ghost stories have been linked to the Winter Solstice for thousands of years, and something about Christmas Eve and supernatural chills go together perfectly. That means the holidays are also the perfect time to surprise fans of scary movies with a gift inspired by horror movies. With the genre thriving at movie theaters, there’s an abundance of collectibles inspired by modern and classic terrors available.
With various supernatural scares, psychological thrills, and slashing serial killers, horror is a diverse genre, so it’s only natural that the gifts that inspired them are just as varied. Many horror gifts are as practical as scary, whether in the form of a tote, mug, or T-shirt callback to an iconic moment in menacing movie history. As the genre has repeatedly shown, great horror icons hang around, so there is no need to worry about this selection of merch going out of fashion any time soon.
Anyone looking to buy a horror movie gift will do well to know the recipient’s favorite film franchises to narrow down this selection of merch. Universal’s stunning UHD releases of legendary classic films, particularly The Bride of Frankenstein, look stunning on the shelf and screen. Those looking to capture an iconic horror scene won’t be disappointed by Funko’s exclusive Pop! of Regan expressing her displeasure in The Exorcist.
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FAQs
What was the biggest horror movie of 2023?
This year saw high-profile horror returns, including The Exorcist and Scream. But a new franchise knocked everything aside: Blumhouse’s adaptation of Five Nights at Freddy’s broke into the all-time highest-grossing horror movie top 20 with a haul of nearly $300 million worldwide.
Is horror merchandise legitimate?
It’s a big question buyers will want to ask to ensure they get the best gift for the horror fan in their life. With a vast array of merch available, crossing a century of the genre, it’s best to check product descriptions on any product pages carefully. Officially licensed merchandise shouldn’t have a problem listing that as a product feature.