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Silent Night, Deadly Night

Seen it?

1984 | 79 min | Thriller, Horror

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (52% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Terrifier 3 or Thanksgiving, start here.
The mood
Scary and gory.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 19 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect violence.

After a man dressed as Santa Claus brutally murders Billy Chapman's parents, little Billy then endures the cruelty of a sadistic nun at his orphanage. Years later, when adult Billy has to fill in for an absent in-store Santa, his childhood trauma brings him to the breaking point.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 31 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide on a $1 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 179K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Charles E. Sellier Jr.

  • Robert Brian WilsonBilly at 18
  • Lilyan ChauvinMother Superior
  • Gilmer McCormickSister Margaret
  • Charles DierkopKiller Santa
  • Toni NeroPamela
  • Randy StumpfAndy
  • Linnea QuigleyDenise
  • Britt LeachMr. Sims
  • Leo GeterTommy
  • Amy StyvesantCindy