History NightmareFuel / TheMuppetChristmasCarol

* The song the Marley brothers sing is supremely creepy when you read the lyrics. The first segments of the song, it's about the Marley brothers [[CardCarryingVillain half gloating about how evil they were]] and [[HeelRealization half realizing how horrid they were with the knowledge they've doomed themselves]], all while chains gradually encroach the brothers. Then out of nowhere, money boxes sing in creepy voices that Scrooge should enjoy his sins while he can because the moment, he dies, he'll be suffering the same fate as the Marleys.

*** The phrasing of the nightmare awaiting Scrooge upon death after his life of cruelty, heavily implies that rather than [[FateWorseThanDeath being forced to witness the kindness he might've shared with others but now unable to do so for all eternity]] like in the original story, but rather [[{{Hell}} Marleys have gone to Hell, have only been allowed to warn Scrooge about avoiding such a fate as the only reprieve before being sent back, and that Scrooge is next if he doesn't shape up]]. Young children will take the lyrics at face value that Scrooge will be chain up by the creepy boxes as a ghost in the afterlife but adults realize the terrifying existential hints, which is creepier than saying it directly.

-->'''Old Joe''': So, back from the house of sadness I see? \\

-->We're Marley and Marley\\

* While the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come is intentionally creepy, the child-like Ghost of Christmas Past is [[AccidentalNightmareFuel accidentally creepy]]; with their floating robes, ethereal glow, and doll-like hands and face with dark eyes.

* The song the Marley brothers sing is supremely creepy when you read the lyrics. The first segments of the song, it's about the Marley brothers [[CardCarryingVillain half gloating about how evil they were]] and [[HeelReelization half realizing how horrid they were with the knowledge they've doomed themselves]], all while chains gradually encroach the brothers. Then out of nowhere, money boxes sing in creepy voices that Scrooge should enjoy his sins while he can because the moment, he dies, he'll be suffering the same fate as the Marleys.

* The song the Marley brothers sing is supremely creepy when you read the lyrics.

** The last few lines in this verse are sung by the money boxes that connect to the Marleys' chains and are worded in such a way that suggests Scrooge is BeyondRedemption at this point, and that his terrible fate after death was inevitable (although the worst the movie shows him doing by this point is threaten to fire Bob Cratchit and the bookkeepers for petty reasons and ask them to hand out eviction notices on Christmas Day).

* Before the Marleys appear, Scrooge was enjoying a snack when the bell suddenly rings. He looks up at it, then hears a creak from the stairs. He thinks nothing of it and tries to resume his snack until the bell rings again, this time lasting longer, and after it stops the fire goes out. Then we see a luminous light from downstairs, along with an ominous chorus. When the bell rings the second time, the camera gives us a StaggeredZoom toward Scrooge, who is now looking unnerved.

** The last few lines in this verse are sung by the money boxes that connect to the Marleys' chains and are worded in such a way that suggests Scrooge is BeyondRedemption at this point, and that his terrible fate after death was inevitable (although the worst he ever did by then was threaten to fire Bob Cratchit and the bookkeepers for petty reasons and ask them to hand out eviction notices on Christmas Day).

'''Mrs: Dilbur:''' Now I got his blankets. \\

* While the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come is intentionally creepy, the child-like Ghost of Christmas Past is [[UnintentionalUncannyValley accidentally creepy]]; with their floating robes, ethereal glow, and doll-like hands and face with dark eyes.

* Every scene with the [[KnightOfCerebus Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come]], which is one of the reasons [[ShooOutTheClowns Gonzo and Rizzo abandon the narration till the finale]], partly to let the scene play without comedy, but also because they were scared.

* While the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come is intentionally creepy, the child-like Ghost of Christmas Past is [[UncannyValley accidentally creepy]]; with their floating robes, ethereal glow, and doll-like hands and face with dark eyes.

** No doubt that many a viewer saw the Ghost's appearance to be eerily reminiscent of more than a few interpretations of TheGrimReaper.

[[caption-width-right:350:"Spirit... I fear you more than any spectre I have seen."]]

** The last few lines in this verse are sung by the money boxes that connect to the Marleys' chains and are worded in such a way that suggests Scrooge is BeyondRedemption at this point, and that his terrible fate after death was inevitable (although the worst he ever did by then was threaten Bob Cratchit and the bookkeepers with eviction notices on Christmas Day).

-->'''Scrooge:''' (''begins sobbing, and continues to do so as he speaks'') ''Ebenezer Scrooge.'' Oh please, Spirit, no... I tell you, [[HeelFaceTurn I'm not the man I was.]] Why would you show me this [[BeyondRedemption if I was past all hope?]]

* Fittingly, the scene where the Ghost Of Christmas Yet To Come shows Scrooge that ''he'' is the man whose death brought so much joy and relief to others is spine-chilling in its build-up. The way Scrooge repeatedly stalls going towards the tombstone and reaffirms his change of heart all but outright states that he already suspects that it's ''his'' name on the headstone, yet it's only when he receives the final, undeniable confirmation that he breaks down in despair and remorse, crystallizing his HeelFaceTurn.

'''Old Joe:''' His blankets? Why, Mrs. Dilbur, they're still warm. I don't pay extra for the warmth, you know. \\

* Creator/MichaelCaine's Scrooge is wrathful and physically intimidating, and can be scary as a result, especially since most of the people he's bullying are innocent two-foot-tall Muppets. His introduction is potentially frightening for young children, since we don't see his face until the end of the first song; before that, he's a menacing, partially hidden figure, prowling through the streets of London while everyone else cowers away. His face is kept in shadow, making him seem like some sort of monster.

** The portal that the Ghost and Scrooge walk through is also pretty terrifying. Also with the deep ghostly wail that can be heard after the two emerge out of it to the next scene, followed by creaking and snapping as the background behind them straightens out from being twisted by the warphole, as if reality itself has been angrily rebuilt into the bed Scrooge is making for himself.

* Fittingly, the scene where the Ghost Of Christmas Yet To Come shows Scrooge that ''he'' is the man whose death brought so much joy and relief to others is spine-chilling in its build-up. The way Scrooge repeatedly stalls going towards the tombstone and reaffirms his change of heart all but outright states that he already suspects that it's ''his'' name on the headstone, yet its only when he receives the final, undeniable confirmation that he breaks down in despair and remorse, crystallizing his HeelFaceTurn.

* Chains not only appear out of nowhere at one point to constrict Scrooge, but at the end of the number they slither out from the darkness and slowly drag the Marleys into the shadows. The song is briefly interrupted when the chains start strangling them.

** The last few lines in this verse are sung by the money boxes that connect to the Marleys' chains, and are worded in such a way that suggests Scrooge is BeyondRedemption at this point, and that his terrible fate after death was inevitable (although the worst he ever did by then was threaten Bob Cratchit and the bookkeepers with eviction notices on Christmas Day).

** The last few lines in this verse are sung by the money boxes that connect to Marley's chains, and are worded in such a way that suggests Scrooge is BeyondRedemption at this point, and that his terrible fate after death was inevitable (although the worst he ever did by then was threaten Bob Cratchit and the bookkeepers with eviction notices on Christmas Day).

-->Doomed, Scrooge\\
You're doomed for all time\\

So, have your fun\\

A nightmare waits for you