Silent Night, Deadly Night
"He knows when you've been naughty."
Originally released in 1984. Silent Night, Deadly Night is a thriller/horror film. directed by Charles E. Sellier Jr.. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Brian Wilson, Lilyan Chauvin, and Gilmer McCormick
Synopsis
After a man dressed as Santa Claus brutally murders his parents, little Billy Chapman 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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 9, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (428 votes)
Budget
$1.1M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.5M
2.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,065,000
- Revenue
- $2,491,460
Production Companies
- Slayride
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silent Night, Deadly Night about?
After a man dressed as Santa Claus brutally murders his parents, little Billy Chapman then endures the cruelty of a sadistic nun at his orphanage. Years later, when adult Billy has to fill in for a...
Who directed Silent Night, Deadly Night?
Silent Night, Deadly Night was directed by Charles E. Sellier Jr..
How long is Silent Night, Deadly Night?
Silent Night, Deadly Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Silent Night, Deadly Night released?
Silent Night, Deadly Night was released on November 9, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Silent Night, Deadly Night?
The main cast of Silent Night, Deadly Night includes Robert Brian Wilson, Lilyan Chauvin, Gilmer McCormick, Charles Dierkop, Toni Nero.
Is Silent Night, Deadly Night worth watching?
Silent Night, Deadly Night has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 428 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.