Silent Night, Deadly Night

[Chuck D]

I questioned posting this because I know not everyone has seen this little gem of a slasher... but for those who have, talk about it here! :D

Anyways, this is definately one of my fave horror movies... I actually love it more than I should because it is anything but an amazing movie... it borders on exploitation... but who gives a fuck?

The plot focuses on how little 8 year old Billy Caldwell watches a thug dressed as St. Nick violently murder his parents leaving him and his baby brother Ricky as orphans. At the orphanage Billy and Ricky are subjected to extreme cruelty courtesy of extreme nuns... the brothers are taught that "Punishment is good... Punishment is absolute..." and Billy's phobia of anything Santa-related becomes a living nightmare for him. We see Christmas, he see's death, pain and hell. So when an 18 year old Billy gets a job at a toy store... everything seems fine... until December 25th that is. Whats worse is that the dumbass boss he has dresses him up as a store Santa!!! Billy snaps. Billy kills. Billy kills again... and again!!!
One Line Review :: Very fun 80's slasher with the usual elements you would expect...

For those who havent seen it... do so ;)

A Silent Night, Deadly Night & Black Christmas combo make the perfect December 25th :D

[Ravenheart]

This is one of my favs too.I remember seeing the news reports on TV about parents picketing/protesting outside theatres that were showing the movie LOL

[Kara Strode]

I love this movie. I rented it one night on a fluke. My friend April and I wanted to rent a Christmas themed movie (it was, in fact, around Christmas time) Well, oddly enough, Muppet Christmas Carol was out (and no, I'm not making this up). So, we ventured to the horror section to see what we could find. We came across this and picked it up. We got back to my apt, called a couple of our friends, and they came out to watch it with us. For about two months after watching it, Jay walked around yelling PUNISH and NAUGHTY at people...weirdo...how I miss him.

RAMBLE....sorry

Yes, if you've not seen this movie, rent it..it's good fun

[Chuck D]

Originally posted by Kara Strode
For about two months after watching it, Jay walked around yelling PUNISH and NAUGHTY at people

HAHA! I did the same thing... sadly :(

[Kara Strode]

hmm...I might have to revivie the ol Santa avatar around Christmas time...that'll give michaeleon something else to do ;)

[Chuck D]

Originally posted by Kara Strode
hmm...I might have to revivie the ol Santa avatar around Christmas time...that'll give michaeleon something else to do ;)

Speaking of which... I used this one not long ago... (I also made one from the comedy classic of a sequel... have you seen that? haha)

[Kara Strode]

you mean the "let's just splice scenes from part 1 together and make a part 2"? lol

yea, I should go try to rent more...wonder if they have any at Movie Gallery...

[Chuck D]

Originally posted by Kara Strode
you mean the "let's just splice scenes from part 1 together and make a part 2"?

I could summarise an endless list of things about the sequel that make it one of the funniest movies of all-time right here, right now! It almost beats Weekend At Bernie's and Ghostbusters... but not quite ;)

Fuck... I need to watch it now...

[Chomp_on_this]

Yes good movie! And speaking of SNDN, check out the new shirt over at Crystal Lake Collectibles..I have been pondering whether or not to purchase one! It looks nice.

http://www.crystallakecollectibles.com/

[Chuck D]

http://www.crystallakecollectibles.com/graphics/tshirts/art/sndn_art.gif

:( Yet I live in Scotland... and am currently broke... I could cry right now

[Chomp_on_this]

They ship overseas...GET A JOB! HAHA!

Weekend at Bernies fan eh? That's definately a fav of mine also. I just love towards then end, where they start treating Bernie as if he inst dead...lol. Beeeeeeeerrrnieeeeee....I love when Larry says that.

Yea that shirt kicks ass. I want it. Is this movie available on DVD, I just have a VHS.

[Chuck D]

Originally posted by Chomp_on_this
They ship overseas...GET A JOB! HAHA!

Weekend at Bernies fan eh? That's definately a fav of mine also. I just love towards then end, where they start treating Bernie as if he inst dead...lol. Beeeeeeeerrrnieeeeee....I love when Larry says that.

Yea that shirt kicks ass. I want it. Is this movie available on DVD, I just have a VHS.

Wow... a fellow W@B's fan, eh? We could have a quoting war ;)

And it's available on ANCHOR BAY double disc DVD with few special features and the second movie... a fuckin' bargain!

[says the unemployed Scotsman]

[NCamp]

Was this really a good movie? I saw this in blockbuster was about to pick it up but the story on the back didnt seem to spectacular. but if you think so ill give it a shot

[Chuck D]

Originally posted by NCamp
Was this really a good movie? I saw this in blockbuster was about to pick it up but the story on the back didnt seem to spectacular. but if you think so ill give it a shot

Read my posts above... now to quote a certain Wayan's brothers movie; Dont Be A Menace......

"HURRY UP AND BUY!"

[Kara Strode]

I think it's well worth the rent....I"m sure you've done FAR worse (like I have...lol)

I find the movies to be good fun.

That shirt...is awesome, I want it now..someone order it for me.

I went to rent some of them (I own the first, in an original box I think...all huge and crap)...and the place didn't have ANY

[Maxvayne]

UGH... this is one movie on my list I need to get. Ill defiantly get it before Christmas for a nice viewing with the ol' friends.

[HannibalBEATNGU]

This is one of my fav 80's films. I really liked the sequel too despite its flaws.
3 was ok, 4 and 5 were terrible.

[Kara Strode]

Originally posted by Maxvayne
UGH... this is one movie on my list I need to get. Ill defiantly get it before Christmas for a nice viewing with the ol' friends.

check out ebay (how cliche' was that?) there's some decent prices up.

I bid on a set of movies (2-5) for 2.50. If I'm outbid, I won't cry...lol

[Miss Informed]

I watch this movie every year since I was a kid the day before XMAS. It is a tradition. A damn good one at that~

Awesome movie.

[atomic dog]

it's on my list of must see flicks.

[Hallowicked]

Good 80's movie. There's even a small role by Linnea Quigley in there ;)

[Chuck D]

Originally posted by Hallowicked
Good 80's movie. There's even a small role by Linnea Quigley in there ;)

Yep... and her boyfriend is played by the guy who was Barry Simms in Halloween 6 ;)

I know too much...

[Franchise]

Originally posted by Kara Strode
I went to rent some of them (I own the first, in an original box I think...all huge and crap)...and the place didn't have ANY

I loved that box. I have one myself. I'd almost be a collector of SNDN stuff if there were more than 1 or 2 good movies. In closing, NAUGHTY!!

http://www.thespinningimage.co.uk/cultfilms/images/684.jpg

[FranchiseHatesMe]

I remember this on the old board. I ripped this movie a new asshole for dare saying that shit about being better then HalloweeN and Nightmare. Yes its better then Jason but HalloweeN bitch please.... I also was at the video store and rented number 4 on vhs ima watch it sometime tonight.

[Chuck D]

Originally posted by icparenumber1
I remember this on the old board. I ripped this movie a new asshole for dare saying that shit about being better then HalloweeN and Nightmare. Yes its better then Jason but HalloweeN bitch please.... I also was at the video store and rented number 4 on vhs ima watch it sometime tonight.

Who said this was better than Halloween??? Thats against the law in these parts...

[NCamp]

Originally posted by Kara Strode
I went to rent some of them (I own the first, in an original box I think...all huge and crap)...and the place didn't have ANY

Try now, the blockbuster by me brought out horror movies they never had before. Its probably a seasonal thing.

[Chuck D]

Originally posted by NCamp
Try now, the blockbuster by me brought out horror movies they never had before. Its probably a seasonal thing.

Best be rentin' son! You'll no doubt un-earth some gems...

God bless the 80's... [sniff]

[Miss Informed]

Originally posted by atomic dog
it's on my list of must see flicks.

I am really surprised that you haven't seen this.

[Chuck D]

Originally posted by Miss Informed
I am really surprised that you haven't seen this.

Give the lad some time ;)

[Kara Strode]

Originally posted by NCamp
Try now, the blockbuster by me brought out horror movies they never had before. Its probably a seasonal thing.

I tried last night...

and the reason they don't have it is because they got rid of most of their vhs tapes

[FranchiseHatesMe]

Originally posted by ChuckyDarko
Who said this was better than Halloween??? Thats against the law in these parts... Its on the box. It says something like this..

If nightmare made you terrifed to go to sleep and HalloweeN made you jump at any shawdo and if Friday the 13th scared you over the other 2... THEN BEWARE... it said something along those lines.

[Chuck D]

Originally posted by icparenumber1
Its on the box. It says something like this..

If nightmare made you terrifed to go to sleep and HalloweeN made you jump at any shawdo and if Friday the 13th scared you over the other 2... THEN BEWARE... it said something along those lines.

Ah... false alarm...

It did not claim to be better than the John Carpenter classic at all! The tagline was;

You've Made It Through Halloween, Now Try And Survive Christmas

[FranchiseHatesMe]

Originally posted by ChuckyDarko
Ah... false alarm...

It did not claim to be better than the John Carpenter classic at all! The tagline was;

You've Made It Through Halloween, Now Try And Survive Christmas Want me to go and get a fucking picture of the box it was in it says it at the very top.

[Chuck D]

Originally posted by icparenumber1
Want me to go and get a fucking picture of the box it was in it says it at the very top.

Dont get your little pink panties in a twist now... you're probably thinking of one of the VHS taglines;

If "A Nightmare on Elm Street" gave you sleepless nights, or if "Halloween" made you jump in every shadow or if every "Friday the 13th" was more frightening that the others... THEN BEWARE!

I only see that as a way to get fans of those movies to buy it because it's along the same lines... you know? Slasher movies...

We all know its not in any way better than Halloween...

It's just saying this will do for Christmas what Michael Myers did for Halloween...

[FranchiseHatesMe]

Originally posted by ChuckyDarko
Dont get your little pink panties in a twist now... you're probably thinking of one of the VHS taglines;

If "A Nightmare on Elm Street" gave you sleepless nights, or if "Halloween" made you jump in every shadow or if every "Friday the 13th" was more frightening that the others... THEN BEWARE!

I only see that as a way to get fans of those movies to buy it because it's along the same lines... you know? Slasher movies...

We all know its not in any way better than Halloween...

It's just saying this will do for Christmas what Michael Myers did for Halloween... That's what i was talking about the whole entire time and you fucking said NO. Sorry for jumping at you but i just get pissed when people tell me that i am wrong when i know im right. ;)

[Chuck D]

Originally posted by icparenumber1
That's what i was talking about the whole entire time and you fucking said NO. Sorry for jumping at you but i just get pissed when people tell me that i am wrong when i know im right. ;)

You werent right at all though...

It claimed to do the same as Halloween etc by turning a festive holiday into a nightmare...

Holiday = Halloween - Scary because of Michael Myers

Holiday = Friday The 13th (is it a holiday?) - Scary because of Jason Voorhees

Holiday = Christmas - Scary because of Billy Caldwell

Apology accepted ;)

[Kara Strode]

Originally posted by icparenumber1
Want me to go and get a fucking picture of the box it was in it says it at the very top.

easy there, young whipper snapper...redirect your anger!

[Kara Strode]

yep, I just pulled my copy of it out...and I don't see how it says it's "better than Halloween"

[Chuck D]

Originally posted by Kara Strode
yep, I just pulled my copy of it out...and I don't see how it says it's "better than Halloween"

Exact-ah-mundo... it merely claims to be a good festive holiday slasher... nothing more

So, Mr. ICP person is wrong after all :D

[FranchiseHatesMe]

Originally posted by ChuckyDarko
"Halloween" made you jump in every shawdo![/i] If thats not a DISS then I dont know what is.

[Kara Strode]

I don't see that as a dis at all...it's saying Halloween was scary...and made you jumpy

[Chuck D]

Originally posted by icparenumber1
If thats not a DISS then I dont know what is.

You dont know what a "DISS" is, then...

[#1FreddyFan]

"Fuck Off, Doc!"

[Chuck D]

Originally posted by #1FreddyFan
"Fuck Off, Doc!"

Thats from the comedy classic sequel, my man ;)

[#1FreddyFan]

Originally posted by ChuckyDarko
Thats from the comedy classic sequel, my man ;) I know

[FranchiseHatesMe]

Originally posted by ChuckyDarko
You dont know what a "DISS" is, then... Dont make me jump you dutch boy. ;) J/K!

[Chuck D]

Originally posted by icparenumber1
Dont make me jump you dutch boy. ;) J/K!

I'm Dutch!? :confused:

News to me...

[Ravenheart]

Parts 1-3 with the Santa slasher are pretty good even though alot of part 2 is flashbacks to the first one.Part 3 isn't bad but I would have preferred him in the Santa suit.Part 4 goes in a whole new direction.Its not a bad movie but it was very weird.I've never gotten to see part 5 yet but I'm hoping to check it out at some point.

[Bucky-lives]

i really like this movie. however i hate the sequels. but the first is a classic that should be seen. i love it. sant with an ax....yes!!!

[Chuck D]

Originally posted by Bucky-lives
i really like this movie. however i hate the sequels. but the first is a classic that should be seen. i love it. sant with an ax....yes!!!

Yes... its very festive...

[NCamp]

Finally watched these movies. The first one was good, liked it alot. But the second one SUCKED BALLS!!!! My god was it aweful. The guy who played Ricky was a horrible actor and incredibly cheesey. And how exactly did he manage to have the save vivid flashbacks and Billy from the first. The guy was like 2 when his parents were murdered, and he was in the car. I thought the Part 2 stunk horribly. They should have stopped at one.

[NCamp]

Originally posted by Ravenheart
Parts 1-3 with the Santa slasher are pretty good even though alot of part 2 is flashbacks to the first one.Part 3 isn't bad but I would have preferred him in the Santa suit.Part 4 goes in a whole new direction.Its not a bad movie but it was very weird.I've never gotten to see part 5 yet but I'm hoping to check it out at some point.

Holy crap are you serious? I didnt know there were more than 2. 5 of them, oh man. I can just imagine.

[wallygatorca]

[i]
A Silent Night, Deadly Night & Black Christmas combo make the perfect December 25th :D [/B]

I've seen Black Christmas, but never SNDN. Did SNDN use "Billy", because BC did? Do you think the film's have any relation to one another? Maybe SNDN trying to hint as being somewhat of a prequel? Like, Billy comes back in BC, or someone of relation to his past, prank calling and talking about "Billy" so much?

[FranchiseHatesMe]

I was coming back in here again to flame the movie about being scaryer then HalloweeN but I can see I already did it and pretty much got jumped so ima shut up and move along.

YES!!! It is a great movie and ima buy it within the next few weeks but it isnt shit compared to HalloweeN.

[Robert Beaudoin]

I saw Silent Night, Deadly Night a long time ago. It was decent, the second one was okay. The 3rd one was so and so. The 4th one, which involved some witchcraft was good. But, the 5th one was the worst of the 5, it's like Pinnochio from hell.

[Franchise]

I've seen all the movies as well and have to say that I think my least favorite is 5 as well. 2 ranks up there. It's just a recap of 1 and just a little bit of new footage.

[Loomis 91]

It is an extremely fun movie. Part 2 sucks badly!

[NightmareMan84]

I bought the DVD of 1 & 2 recently and watched both yesterday for the first time in a few years. The first one is easily the better of the two, but part 2 is fun in a so-bad-it's-good way. I also like the other 3 sequels and plan on watching them all again soon. What I think is funny is that they've made so many sequels to Hellraiser, Children of the Corn, and Amityville, but yet the Silent Night, Deadly Night series died years ago. Am I the only one who'd like to see a part 6?

[Wicker Man]

The one thing I remember most about the whole "Silent Night Deadly Night" controversy when it premiered back in 1984, was Mickey Rooney taking out a full page editorial in the L.A.Times so he could blast the movie and it's desecration of a holiday figure.

Then, only a scant few years later, what does the little hypocritical bastard do? He stars in "Silent Night Deadly Night Part 5"!

http://pages.prodigy.net/mshimkus/315santa.jpg

Remember this story next time you think of Mickey Rooney!

[NightmareMan84]

The one thing I remember most about the whole "Silent Night Deadly Night" controversy when it premiered back in 1984, was Mickey Rooney taking out a full page editorial in the L.A.Times so he could blast the movie and it's desecration of a holiday figure.

Then, only a scant few years later, what does the little hypocritical bastard do? He stars in "Silent Night Deadly Night Part 5"!

http://pages.prodigy.net/mshimkus/315santa.jpg

Remember this story next time you think of Mickey Rooney!

I guess he needed to pay the rent.

[you]

Havnt seen this movie in awhile but I remember really being amazed how good it was.

[kooshdidude]

OOO i haven't seen this! I will have to watch it sometime. I love the old 80's slashers. he he :yar:

[BoogeyMan88]

I can't remember if it was number 1 or 2, but one of them had a scene with a convenience store and some guy getting his throat slit. That scarred me for some time lol. Good movie from what i remember.

[Dunkinlo]

Your in for a treat this christmas!!!!!!!

[Monte]

I've never wanted to have kids, but sometimes during the Christmas season I do wish I had a grandson, just so I could tell him, "If you see Santa comin' you'd better run for your life, boy!" while cackling like a maniac.

[mr32]

yeah the movie was good, the ending is what got me i think it was part one cant remember cause i havent seen it in so long. It had nun in it that the one.

[Ravenheart]

This is a great movie.I watched it Sunday night along with parts 2 and 3.Next to Black Christmas its probably my favorite Christmas horror flick.I still remember when it came out when I was a kid and seeing on the news people boycotting theaters that were showing it.

[scabboy]

Part and 3 are the only ones I can tolerate.

Part 2 is basically a Part 1 flashback, but with a very bad (but very humorous) actor.

[NightmareMan84]

You would think after the failure of the Black Christmas remake, some people would learn that maybe there isn't as much money in remaking classic horror films as they thought, but I guess Screen Gems isn't one of them because they're talking about remaking another Christmas horror classic, Silent Night, Deadly Night. You can read all about it here: http://www.moviehole.net/news/20070102_silent_night_deadly_remake.html

[Kara Strode]

why would you remake a movie that was mediocre..at best. Lame.

[NightmareMan84]

Personally I like the original, but what worries me is that this would be coming from the same studio that gave us the PG-13 remakes of The Fog and When a Stranger Calls.

[Kubrickbuff]

Never seen it. It's hard to find in video stores.

[Kara Strode]

yea, if they made SNDN pg-13...they'd have to redo the ENTIRE thing..soft core that it is.

Dont' get me wrong...I like it, I own it, but it's not remake worthy to me

[myersfan1348]

I love the series, dont own any of them but ive rented all of them. Only on VHS though and the picture quality was terrible. Good movies though, would like to see a remake, but a pg13 one? NO!

[Bridgett]

I actually just watched this today. I looked through my dvd collection looking for something to watch and realized that I have this on dvd twice. Once by itself and then again on another dvd with 3 other movies.

[Inhumane]

I thought 'Silent Night' was just awful. Terrible acting, zero atmosphere, no suspense, shoddy direction ... just an awful movie, in my opinion.

[Grindcore]

I loved Silent Night Deadly Night, great character build up for our main man Billy. They really illustrate why he doesn't like christmas and why he does the things he does that night of the staff party. Some of my favorite scenes are the first bit with the Santa going on a crime spree holding up stores and setting up road blocks. Then Billy hears what his crazy Grandpa has to say about Santa Clause. Santa ends up killing poor Billy's family. That one scene where the mysterious Santa is yelling at Billy "Where are you? You little shit!" I thought that was great, no wonder the kid is so traumatized. Then he goes through that horrible ordeal with Mother Superior. All of the events culminate to that one night where they make him wear the Santa Clause outfit and he gets drunk and snaps. Personally one of my favorite slasher flicks.

[EvilOnTwoLegs]

SNDN has a few things to recommend it. First of all, actual plausible psychology that obviously had some thought put into it. And second, there's some great cinematography in here...dare I even say artistic? Yes...of course I dare.

Of course, it suffers from some of the pitfalls that plague most any low-budget slasher of the era. But there's a lot to distinguish it, as well. I'd place it above average for a mid-'80s indie exploitation flick.

[Hallow's Eve]

I used to love this movie as a kid. Yeah, I guess I was a sick little puppy. As a kid, it scared me. I don't really remember any particular scenes though, Haven't seen it in a long time. I will have to rent it.

[myersfan1348]

I loved it, and still do.... Havent seen it in along time, so I need to get the dvd's.. From what I remember, I think I saw a good many of them and I pretty much liked them all.

[Siouxsie]

I think this movie sucks. 'Billy' was really hot though.

[Halloween444]

Did someone here is willing to trade or sell a copy of the film I really need it and im willing to trade it or either bought it if you prefer....

[EvilOnTwoLegs]

Ah, the film that inspired my current Deconstructing Scary article. :D

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I love the original Silent Night, Deadly Night. The 2nd one basically recapped the original, and had maybe 30-40 minutes of new footage. I didn't really care for that one. I actually liked 3. It had Bill Mosely, so that helped a bit. It's been quite a while since i've watched 4 and 5.

They're releasing a new DVD of the original. I have the DF, but i'm still going to pick this one up.

[Chomp_on_this]

I'm not clear as to why one would watch a low budget slasher film from the eighties and hope to see some academy award winning acting, stellar direction, and artistic cinematography? There is only two things I look for in a film like this; gore and tits. And as far as I'm concerned, this film delivers beautifully.

Why one would even waste their time in contorting anything else out of a flick like this is beyond me. Just a fun film to turn your brain off and get drunk to.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Love your Blood Freak av, Chomp_on_this. :)

[Chomp_on_this]

Fuck yea!

And as far as that new DVD, it will be UNRATED, UNCUT, the whole nine yards, correct? I think I also heard the release date was on the 11th of December, is that correct do you know?

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Fuck yea!

And as far as that new DVD, it will be UNRATED, UNCUT, the whole nine yards, correct? I think I also heard the release date was on the 11th of December, is that correct do you know?

It is going to be uncut. It's supposed to be released Dec. 11th as far as I know. :)

Here's the cover:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51%2BZ1OCYWKL._SS500_.jpg

[Chomp_on_this]

Nice...glad they went with the original poster art and not some lame CGI Photoshopped image that has nothing to do with the film (yea I'm talking about The Burning DVD art).

[DarthMyers]

I'm going to be buying this for sure! Awesomely cheezy.

[EvilOnTwoLegs]

I'm not clear as to why one would watch a low budget slasher film from the eighties and hope to see some academy award winning acting, stellar direction, and artistic cinematography?
Well, to be fair, SNDN did have some artistic (or at least "artsy") cinematography. Not a lot...haha...but there were a few nice shots in there that were obviously carefully thought-out. The story was pretty well thought-out, as well. Naturally, the production values and acting land it firmly in the realm of '80s cheese...but I'd hate to think that completely overshadows the better "artistic" points of the film.

Sure, cheese is good...but there was at least a bit more actual psychology to SNDN than your average '80s slasher. And that shot of the blood-dripping axe is a beautiful cinematic still-life. And some of the gore FX were pretty damn realistic for '84, as well. haha

[NightmareMan84]

Can't wait to get the new DVD! Here's to hoping that they'll get the rights to 3-5 and release those next year.

[mmyers78]

This wasn't a bad movie, but the sequel wasn't that good.