15 Irresistibly Fun Holiday Gifts for the Horror Fan in Your Life

Get your loved one a practical and fun gift this holiday season. With its sinister smile, this skeleton bottle opener is sure to tickle some ribs. But beware, this spooky bottle opener might become so popular it sends the rest of the gifts straight to the graveyard.

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While most people think of Christmas as a time of joy, complete with singing elves and laughing Santas, many don't know about the holiday's creepy roots. Krampus—a hairy horned beast that crawls out from the black forests every holiday season—is no exception. This hellish holiday demon creeps from village to village, terrorizing naughty boys and girls before scooping them up and carrying them off into the night. Get your loved ones ready for the horrors of the holiday with this Creepy Crate exclusive Krampus pin!

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Featuring Billy the Puppet's visage on its cover, you can be certain no one will snoop through this notebook. Give your loved ones a private place to keep track of their plans, jot down their notes, or draft up their next horror novel in this Saw-inspired notebook. 

Another Creepy Crate exclusive, this coloring book is filled with horror’s most terrifying characters and hours of entertainment. Add some grownup terror to a creative and relaxing activity!

Know someone obsessed with Derry, Maine, Stephen King's mysterious small-town setting? Although they may not be able to visit the eerie place, home to so many strange happenings, they can certainly show their love for it. Complete with Pennywise the Clown's signature ballon, this clever shirt gives offers fun twist to a classic design.

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Not sure what to give your loved one this holiday season? Give them a little bit of everything with a Creepy Crate subscription! Every other month, subscribers receive horror mementos, true crime collectibles, and thrilling books and ebooks. Full of fresh finds each time, it is truly the horror gift that keeps on giving.

With this epic calendar, the horror fiend in your life can enjoy horror all year long—not just during spooky season! Includes art from Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street Series, The Exorcist, The Nun, Annabelle, The Conjuring, IT: Chapter 2, La Llorona, The Lost Boys and The Shining and more. This calendar include a page for each month of 2022, as well as the last four months of 2021. 

Need a stocking stuffer? This axe pizza cutter is the perfect little gift for a horror enthusiast. 

Make sure your loved ones are well-equipped and well-fed for their next movie marathon. Pop a pizza in the oven, cut up some slices, and turn on a terrifying movie for a cozy and creepy night in this winter. 

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If you're struggling to find the perfect gift for a true crime expert, this classic game of memory comes with a twist they'll love. It features some of the most notorious serial killers from Ted Bundy, to Charles Manson. 

Although serial killers are not usually a cause for celebration, this memory game might just solve some of your gift-giving worries. So shuffle the deck, lay out the cards, and get ready for some chilling fun and games. 

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When a horror fan finds someone who will watch horror movies with them, that's a true connection. With this special t-shirt, show the horror lovers in your life you're ready to ride or die—preferably without any actual death. Let's keep the terror on the big screen, please!

Illuminate the dark world of horror, with a lamp inspired by Stephen King's classic tale IT. The haunting red light from Pennywise the Clown's balloon will set the perfect mood for a spooky read or frightening film.

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Break out some new recipes this winter, and cook up the last meals of death row's most notorious inmates. Filled with trivia about the infamous criminals, as well as easy to follow recipes, The Serial Killer Cookbook is perfect for true crime lovers and amateur chefs alike. Recipes include everything from Ted Bundy's order of seared steak, hash browns, toast, and fried eggs, to Ruth Snyder's dinner of chicken parmesan and alfredo pasta.

Give the chef in your life all the tools they need for a killer culinary experience. Featuring cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer and the phrase "if you can't beat 'em, eat 'em", this cutting board is sure to serve some dark-hearted laughs.

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Though the third installment of the Conjuring has been delayed, there's no reason not to declare your love for the hit horror franchise. Get your loved one a shirt featuring Annabelle, and let them tell you all about demonic possession and paranormal events. Better yet, let them show the evil forces at work by rewatching all the twisted flicks in the Conjuring universe!

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It's always important to have a sharp mind when cracking cold cases. If you know an amateur sleuth, make sure they're well-stocked with brain teasers and puzzles. Filled with more than 100 logic, memory, and visual puzzles, The Cold Case Puzzles has a variety of forensic and trivia-based activities to keep even the most devoted detectives on their toes.  

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