If you’re in the mood for something a bit different this holiday season, Lionsgate Play has you covered. This December, trade the predictable holiday cheer for action, mysteries, and deliciously dark thrills. Whether you’re into high-speed chases, survival stories, or pulse-spiking psychological horror, this lineup is the perfect antidote to the usual holiday fluff. Here’s your no-carols, no-mistletoe watchlist:
Hit & Run
When a seemingly random accident kills his wife, a devoted husband spirals into a dangerous hunt across countries to uncover the truth. But the deeper he goes, the more he realizes that nothing about the “accident” was accidental at all. With every clue leading to darker secrets, Hit & Run turns grief into gripping action and exposes a deadly web of lies that someone is desperate to keep buried.
Rush
Based on the true story of Formula 1 legends James Hunt and Niki Lauda, Rush throws you straight into the exhilarating world of elite racing, where ego is as powerful as the engines. As two brilliant drivers push each other to unimaginable limits, their rivalry becomes the very thing that fuels their greatest victories… and nearly costs them everything. Slick, stylish, and emotionally charged, this is competition at its most explosive.
Silent Night
When a grieving father loses his son in a violent crossfire, he vows revenge—but there’s one twist: he can’t speak. In this nearly wordless action thriller from legendary director John Woo, vengeance rages louder than dialogue as one man transforms his pain into brutal determination. Expect raw emotion, razor-sharp choreography, and a holiday night unlike anything you’ve ever seen.
P2
On Christmas Eve, an office worker staying late finds herself locked inside her office building’s eerie underground parking level. But she’s not alone. When a deranged security guard becomes obsessed with her, the night spirals into a terrifying cat-and-mouse chase with no escape in sight. Claustrophobic, intense, and chilling to the core, P2 is the holiday horror that definitely does not fit the vibe of the season, but a must-watch nonetheless.
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (Christmas Special)
Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman return in this mind-bending standalone special that transports Holmes and Watson back to the 1890s. The duo investigates a ghostly bride who continues murdering from beyond the grave, leading to a mystery that twists reality, time, and the very foundations of Sherlock’s sharp mind. Witty and full of deliciously intricate reveals, this special is perfect for fans of clever chaos.
Ditch the holiday cliches and dive straight into the action with Lionsgate Play’s diverse lineup of thrillers and pulse-pounding hits!