Christmas movies are a genre unto themselves, so it makes sense that their screenplays might be a little different than others. They're usually filled with festive cheer, music references, and have a lot of magical realism. But don't take my word for it, figure that out for yourself. Below, we’ve curated an alphabetical directory of 21 essential holiday scripts. Dive in, download the PDFs, and see how the magic of Christmas was first captured in black and white. Happy reading and happy holidays! Christmas Movie Scripts 8-BIT CHRISTMAS (2021) by Kevin Jakubowski - A nostalgic love letter to the 80s, capturing the high-stakes mission of a kid trying to secure the ultimate gaming console. It’s a modern classic that balances humor with genuine heart.BAD SANTA (2003) by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa - The perfect antidote to holiday sweetness, this script offers a darkly hilarious and vulgar look at a mall Santa who is anything but saintly.BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974) by A. Roy Moore - A seminal piece of holiday horror. The script is a fascinating artifact of the genre's evolution, featuring raw, handwritten revisions that built the slasher blueprint.A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983) by Jean Shepherd, Bob Clark, Leigh Brown - An Americana masterpiece that finds the extraordinary in the ordinary. It captures the frantic energy of childhood desires and the quirky realities of family life.DIE HARD (1988) by Jeb Stuart and Steven E. de Souza - The ultimate holiday action-thriller. Between the explosive set pieces, it features a grounded hero...
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