scrn logline
A roundup of must-see Christmas movies that steer clear of the traditional, from a Vulture-approved list that's perfect for the discerning holiday film buff.
beat sheet
- 'Edward Scissorhands' makes the cut - Tim Burton's 1990 classic starring Johnny Depp as an endearing suburban outcast is a poignant, offbeat take on the season.
- Surprise inclusion 'Die Hard' is a bona fide yuletide action flick, with Bruce Willis as the ultimate Christmas hero battling terrorists in a LA high-rise.
call sheet
Tim Burton, Johnny Depp, Bruce Willis, Vulture, 'Edward Scissorhands', Die Hard