A Very Goth Christmas Story

A Very Goth Christmas Story

2008 · 28 min · ★ 7.7 · Animation, Horror

A Very Goth Christmas Story is a horror machinima by Alvin Soprano, set in the world of The Sims 2. The film takes place on Christmas morning in the Goth household shortly after Bella Goth’s mysterious disappearance. It follows Mortimer Goth as he deals with grief, suspicion, and a chilling surprise. On this cold and lonely Christmas, Mortimer wakes up to find a mysterious package left at the front door. With Bella gone and no answers in sight, the gift raises questions — and dread. The story builds tension as Mortimer struggles with loss and the strange presence of Dina Caliente, his mistress. The film’s shocking climax reveals that the package contains Bella’s severed head, sent as a deadly message from Dina, exposing a dark and twisted betrayal within the family.

Directed by Alvin Soprano · Written by Alvin Soprano

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Silvio Castiglione Mortimer Goth
Alvin Soprano Dina Caliente
Adara Pemberton Bella Goth
Stacey Wolowitz Cassandra Goth
Harley Coleman The Mail Carrier

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