Red Christmas

The family gathering is warmed by the joy and cheer of Christmas celebrations. Laughter fills the air, but an unsettling chill hints at the approaching disturbance.

An enigmatic stranger named Cletus arrives unexpectedly at the celebration, initially welcomed by the family. However, his mysterious aura quickly shifts the mood to one of tension and unease.

Cletus reads from a letter he wrote himself, steering the conversation toward a heated discussion about abortion. This divisive topic ignites conflicts among the family members, exacerbating the growing tension.

As the conversation reaches a boiling point, Cletus feels compelled to leave, issuing a grim warning to the family. He ominously states that if he returns, it will be a matter of life and death.

The family begins to uncover the dark history tied to Cletus, revealing that twenty years prior, matriarch Diane attempted to end her pregnancy. A bombing at the clinic had thwarted her plans, igniting their thirst for vengeance.

Cletus's malevolence reveals itself as he brutally strikes down Hope with an ax. This gruesome act marks the escalation of violence, resulting in a chilling atmosphere for the family.

In the ensuing chaos, Joe is strangled in a car by Cletus, and Scott meets a fatal blow that shatters his skull. The arrival of a local police officer only foreshadows the further carnage to come.

The horrifying events culminate as Cletus brutally grinds Peter's head into pulp. The scene becomes a grotesque portrayal of the violence that consumes the family, leaving horror in its wake.

In a tragic sequence of events, Jerry becomes an unintended victim of Diane's accidental gunshot. This adds to the chaos as fear and panic grip the surviving family members.

Amidst the bloodshed, Ginny unexpectedly brings new life into the world. However, the moment is marred by horror as Cletus violently stabs Suzy, further shattering any sense of hope.

The newborn infant is savagely punctured by Cletus’s blade, symbolizing the complete loss of innocence amidst the violence. The bloody scene leaves the fragile baby resting on a nearby table.

In the climax of violence, Diane seizes a chance for revenge against Cletus. Fueled by primal fury, she plunges an anchor into his torso in a desperate bid for healing the past.

In a harrowing escape attempt, Diane leaps from the second-floor window, only to become ensnared in chains. The gruesome scene of her body being torn apart marks the final moments of devastation.

As the slaughterous night concludes, the newborn remains the sole survivor in the wake of the horror. This child represents a haunting reminder of the tragic events that unfolded in the family home.