Every December, movie lovers like to pull out their favorite Yuletide classics.

But before you crack launch the DVD case for your favorite holiday adventure, hey consider an alternative.

Believe it or not there are many, many great films that are secretly about the holiday.

Batman Returns Michael Keaton

But when an office holiday party goes awry, hijinks ensue.

And a machine gun.

Batman Returns

Max Shreck (Christopher Walken) is known as Gothams Santa Claus for a reason.

Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

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Roger will graciously welcome Riggs into his home in time for the 25th.

Lots and lots of bullets.

Fantastic Four First Steps Cast

While mommy and daddy get the Yule time blues, their vivacious scamp getspossessed by the holiday spirit.

Ultimately, a frolic in the snow teaches Jack about the real meaning of dressing up for Christmas.

Together, George Clooney and Arnold have a real nicetime skating through this chilly treat.

Larry Drake as Santa Claus in Tales From the Crypt: And All Through The House

Two special teenagers avoid the commercialism of Christmas and find love.

Black Christmas

A Secret Santa passing out individual, personalized gifts for a whole sorority?

!Andhes counting down the days until Noel with them through a homemade audio Advent Calendar too?!

It cant get more Christmas-y than that.

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Gremlins

Everyone knows that Santa and his elves send the best presents to Chinatown, right?

Rare Exports

Ever wanted to know the real origin of Santa Claus?

Wait til you see what he has in store for the kiddies!

Will a mean old perfume manufacturer come down from his mountaintop hideaway and spoil their holiday plans?

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