The 10 Most Messed-Up Christmas Specials We Loved As Kids

Ah, yes, winter is almost here — which means the incessant stream of ads plugging engagement rings, toys and cars you can't afford has begun. It also means it's time for those heartwarming specials we remember from childhood (ABC Family has released its schedule for the 25 Days of Christmas, which starts Dec. 1). Guess what? Some of those specials aren't what you remembered as a kid. No, some of them are downright weird, while others are really messed-up. Here's a list of the ten that you may want to watch again, if only for a laugh. Or nightmares. Depends.