How the Ghosts Stole Christmas is a Christmas-themed horror film that was released in 1988. The film follows a young man named Charlie who is transported back in time to a town called Kringleville, where he finds that Santa has been replaced by a group of ghosts who are stealing Christmas. Charlie must find a way to defeat the ghosts and restore Christmas to Kringleville. The film is known for its dark and twisted take on the Christmas season, with a cast of characters that includes murderous ghosts, creepy elves, and a demonic Santa.