A Christmas Carol in Gore: Being a Butcher's Story of Christmas

Synopsis

A Christmas Carol in Gore: Being a Butcher's Story of Christmas with Crippler Criss (2011) offers a dark and twisted reinterpretation of the classic Dickens tale. Set against a backdrop of slasher horror, the film follows Crippler Criss, a psychotic butcher who invades holiday celebrations with gruesome intent. Combining elements of holiday cheer with graphic gore and intense suspense, it challenges traditional Christmas movie norms. The narrative blends horror with festive motifs, delivering shock and thrills as Crippler Criss exacts his bloody vengeance. Fans of cult horror will appreciate the campy yet brutal approach to this seasonal story.

Cast

• Crippler Criss

  The Butcher

Reviews

Critical reception of A Christmas Carol in Gore: Being a Butcher's Story of Christmas with Crippler Criss has been decidedly mixed. On IMDb, the film holds a modest rating around 4.2/10, reflecting a niche appreciation mainly among horror aficionados who enjoy low-budget slashers and gore-filled holiday horror. Some critics praise the film for its creativity in merging horror and Christmas themes, with HorrorNews.net noting: "A unique, audacious take that horror buffs might enjoy despite its rough edges." However, many reviews highlight the film's limitations in production quality, acting, and storyline coherence. Rotten Tomatoes does not list the film, indicating limited mainstream critical coverage. On HorrorTalk, the movie rated 2.5/5 stars with commentary emphasizing that "the gore effects are impressive for a micro-budget film, but the pacing and character development fall short." Overall, while it has carved a cult status among gore and fringe holiday horror fans, general audiences and critics often find it lacking in polish and narrative depth.