Top 10 Horror Films About Hockey

Description: While not strictly a horror film, "Slap Shot" features a dark, gritty portrayal of minor league hockey with violent and sometimes terrifying scenes, making it a fitting inclusion in this list.

Fact: The film was inspired by a book by Nancy Dowd, who based the story on her brother's experiences playing in the minor leagues. The infamous "Hanson Brothers" were real players from the Johnstown Jets.

Description: While primarily a survival thriller, the film's setting on a ski lift above a hockey rink and the ensuing terror make it a unique addition to this list.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life incident where skiers were stranded on a chairlift overnight.

Description: A horror film where a hockey team's coach turns out to be a serial killer, using the sport as a cover for his crimes.

Fact: The film was controversial for its depiction of violence in sports, leading to debates about the glorification of brutality in hockey.

Description: This made-for-TV movie follows a hockey team haunted by the ghost of a former player, leading to eerie and suspenseful events on and off the ice.

Fact: The film was shot in Canada, utilizing real hockey rinks for authenticity. The ghost's backstory involves a tragic accident during a championship game.

Description: A horror-comedy where a haunted ice rink becomes the setting for a series of bizarre and deadly events during a local hockey tournament.

Fact: The film was one of the first to combine elements of comedy and horror in a sports setting, predating many similar genre blends.

Description: A psychological thriller where a hockey player's life spirals into horror after he starts seeing his deceased twin brother on the ice.

Fact: The film uses real-life hockey footage to enhance the realism of the on-ice scenes, making the horror elements more impactful.

Description: A group of hockey players find themselves trapped in a haunted arena, facing supernatural forces that turn their game into a nightmare.

Fact: The movie was filmed in an abandoned ice rink, adding to the eerie atmosphere. It was also one of the first horror films to use CGI for ghostly effects on ice.

Description: A horror-comedy where a cursed hockey puck leads to a series of unfortunate and deadly events for a team of college players.

Fact: The film features a cameo by a former NHL player, adding credibility to the hockey scenes.

Description: A low-budget horror anthology where each segment involves a different terrifying hockey-related story.

Fact: The film was crowdfunded and features several segments directed by up-and-coming horror filmmakers.

Description: A slasher film set during a hockey tournament where players are hunted by a masked killer with a hockey stick.

Fact: The killer's mask was designed to resemble a goalie mask, adding a chilling visual to the film's horror elements.