15 best scary Christmas movies to watch this holiday season

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Edward Scissorhands

Ah, yes, Edwards Scissorhands. This particular movie isn’t really scary (unless you find a man with scissors for hands scary, and we wouldn’t blame you) but it is gothically weird. And because it’s made by Tim Burton, you know it will have some form of fantasy or horror element.

The story begins with a scientist (Vincent Price) building an artificial human being, one left incomplete upon the scientist’s death. The man, played by Johnny Depp, has giant scissors for hands. But his appearance doesn’t scare off suburban housewife Peg (Dianne Wiest), who gives Edward a home and introduces him to his first love, Peg (Winona Ryder).

The story of Edward Scissorhands hits you in the feels in a way that I can’t quite explain. Edward’s appearance may be horrifying, but his kind nature and gentle heart bely his visage. He’s as sweet and genuine as they come; the real monsters are the close-minded townsfolk who are frightened of him.

This is a story about an outcast finding a home for himself, and if that doesn’t embody the holiday spirit then I don’t know what will.

Edward Scissorhands is available to stream on Hulu.

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