The Christmas countdown is on with people across the world decorating their trees, wrapping presents, and cracking open the mince pies to celebrate.

One thing many of us love about the festive season is the jolly films and TV shows that hit our screens, from Elf to A Christmas Carol, The Grinch, and Black Christmas for horror fans.

But not everyone likes their Yuletide watches to have their halls decked full of twinkling lights and heart-warming storylines, opting for more subtle, snow-covered choices.

Die Hard tends to be the top title in everyone’s ‘not quite a Christmas films list’ – and yes, it is a Christmas film.

Yet there are plenty of top titles – from historical biopics to hack-and-slash award winners – that are just as jolly as the Bruce Willis action film.

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