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Silent Night, Deadly Night

Seen it?

2025 | 96 min | Horror, Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.4 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, start here.
The mood
Scary and gory.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
Some graphic violence despite the NR rating.

After witnessing his parents' brutal murder on Christmas Eve, Billy transforms into a Killer Santa, delivering a yearly spree of calculated, chilling violence. This year, his blood-soaked mission collides with love, as a young woman challenges him to confront his darkness.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $6 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 371K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mike P. Nelson

  • Rohan CampbellBilly Chapman
  • Ruby ModinePamela Sims
  • Mark AchesonCharlie (Shotgun Santa)
  • David Lawrence BrownDean Sims
  • David TomlinsonMax Benedict
  • Logan SawyerYoung Billy
  • Erik AthavaleGeoffrey Chapman
  • Rick SkeneElroy (The Snatcher)
  • James DurhamHarold
  • Sharon BajerDelphine Anderson