The Yuletide Terror series concludes by summoning the ultimate holiday villain: Krampus! We dive into the 2015 modern horror classic that reminds us to keep our Christmas spirit intact—or face the terrifying consequences.
​In this finale, The Midnight Clerk breaks down:
👹 Ancient Folklore: The real-life history of the Alpine beast who punishes the naughty.
🎄 Dysfunction to Dread: How the film uses a chaotic, miserable family holiday to summon the monster.
❄️ Monster Showcase: A look at the incredible practical creature design, from the terrifying Krampus to his mischievous, murderous minions (hello, Gingerbread Men!).
🔒 The Chilling Ending: We analyze the twist ending that makes this film one of the most effective horror experiences of the modern era.
​Thank you for joining our first series! We wish you a safe and spooky New Year.
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This week, The Midnight Clerk trades slashers for creature chaos with the 1984 classic, Gremlins!

Discover the mystery behind the cute Mogwai named Gizmo and the terrifying consequences of breaking the three sacred rules (especially not feeding them after midnight!). We dive into director Joe Dante's genius blend of hilarious dark comedy and genuine creature horror, and look at the film's lasting legacy, including the beloved animated series.

It’s an episode full of anarchy, popcorn, and a lot of tiny, scaly monsters!

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Welcome back to Yuletide Terror! This week, The Midnight Clerk explores the legendary 1984 slasher, Silent Night, Deadly Night, the movie that caused a national media storm simply because of its premise: a killer Santa Claus.

In this episode, we unpack: 🔥 The Controversy: Why the film was pulled from theaters and the massive public outcry over turning a beloved figure into a villain. 🧠 The Psycho Santa: The clear psychological trauma and abusive upbringing that motivate the killer, Billy Chapman. 🤪 The Weird Legacy: A deep dive into the completely bizarre and unhinged sequels, including the infamous "Garbage Day!" and the psychic, brain-domed killer!

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Dive into the shocking 1974 film Black Christmas! In this premiere episode of our Yuletide Terror series, we explore the movie that truly defined the slasher genre years before Halloween.

Join The Midnight Clerk to discuss: 🔪 The Slasher Blueprint: All the rules this film established (The Final Girl, the Confined Location, the POV shot). 📞 The Terror of the Unseen: Why the killer's unsettling, ambiguous identity is scarier than any physical villain. 🎬 Legacy & Remakes: How later versions tried to explain the mystery, and why the original's uncomfortable ending is so effective.

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