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.
Redrum Cotton T-Shirt
The Bride of Frankenstein
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.
Universal Monsters Creature from the Black Lagoon Tin Tote
The unmistakable image ofThe Creature from the Black Lagoonunderwater and rising from the water makes this distinctive tote. It’s a stunning design on a practical old-school metal tin and a great tribute to a classic Universal monster.
FNAF Security Breach Glamrock Freddy Plush
Five Nights at Freddy’s has just jumped from videogame fame to cinema infamy, and this adorable 7-inch plush makes a perfect gift for fans. The animatronic monster has never looked cuter than in the form of a Funko-produced plushie.
Funko Pop! Advent Calendar: Horror
Funko has updated their nightmarish spin on an advent calendar with 13 adorably horrific mini-Pops behind each door. Lurking inside are icons fromThe Exorcist,The Lost Boys,andThe Conjuring Universe.
Don’t Get Stabbed!
The hilarious party slasher game takes inspiration from classic horrors of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Perfect for a terror-tinged contest between three or five family and friends, the main question is who will be the killer and the victims.
Top 100 Horror Movies Scratch Off Poster
This A2 poster is the perfect way for horror fans to show off their credentials. Updated to include 2023 films, it covers the gamut of scary subgenres, with each scratch-off panel revealing a classic scene.
Regan Puking Funko POP!
Any horror fan will find the dark comedy in this recreation of one of the most iconic horror scenes of all time. Taken straight fromThe Exorcist, Poor Regan is captured in peak possession in this 3.75-inch tall Funko-exclusive.
Scream 1996 Movie Poster T-Shirt
Screamwas the movie that kickstarted post-modern slashers in the mid-1990s. Any horror fan will get a kick out of this tee. It features the classic image that launched a legion of Ghostfaces on the world.
Pennywise Red Balloon Lamp
A horror icon knows they’ve made it when they are recognizable from their calling card, or lamp. Only Pennywise from Stephen King’sItcould be responsible for this distinctive red balloon. A chilling lamp ready for any horror fan’s desk that stands just under 14 inches tall.
Geeki Tikis Nightmare On Elm Street Freddy Krueger Mug
Horror movie lovers will hope that keeping their hands on this tiki will keep the Elm Street slasher out of their dreams. This brilliant sculpted ceramic mug of Freddy Krueger is suitable for hot and cold drinks up to 21 ounces.
The Terrifier Art the Clown Knuckleheadz Toy
The Terrifierhas won legions of fans since it handed Art the Clown a starring vehicle in 2016. Despite being a half-pint vinyl, the instant horror icon is suitably terrifying, complete with articulated limbs, a knife, saw, and horn.
Hellraiser Puzzle Box
Few horror objects are as iconic as the Lament Configuration fromHellraiser. This 1:1 scale replica puzzle box transforms into poses familiar from the horror saga, just as any fan hoping to open a gateway to the domain of the Cenobites would wish.
Monsters in the Movies: 100 Years of Cinematic Nightmares
Director John Landis brought us the iconic transformation ofAn American Werewolf In London, so who better to take us on a tour of the most horrific creatures to snarl, slash, and crash into movie theaters? It is a stunningly illustrated celebration of a century of horror on film.
Chia Pet Chucky Decorative Pottery Planter
Decorative and horrific at the same time, this planter puts a scary twist on the fun of growing a chia pet from the head of the famous killer doll Chucky. The icon is presented with two grotesque faces: the deceptively adorable Good Guy doll or the battle-scarred look of his later movies.
Saw Billy The Puppet Plush
Sawmade a successful comeback in 2023, earning some of the franchise’s best reviews with its tenth installment. What better time to cuddle up with the saga’s scary doll mascot, Billy, as an 13-inch plush?
How about a subtle but unmistakable way of paying tribute to Stanley Kubrick’s legendary horror film,The Shining? Officially licensed, this unisex tee is available in black, gray, and white.
James Whale’s horror sequel looks stunning in 4K almost 90 years after its release. This legendary Universal Horror is the perfect gift for any horror fan building a home media collection of iconic scares.
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, particularlyThe 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 inThe Exorcist.
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FAQs
What was the biggest horror movie of 2023?
This year saw high-profile horror returns, includingThe ExorcistandScream. But a new franchise knocked everything aside: Blumhouse’s adaptation ofFive Nights at Freddy’sbroke 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.
