The latest Lifetime thriller from director David DeCoteau, Million Dollar Lethal Listing, is a topical look at the dangerous financial implications of home ownership, unequal incomes, and trusting your partner.
It’s clear early on that engaged couple Becca (Morgan Bradley) and Tom (Jon Briddell) don’t have a great relationship. She’s taken it upon herself to find them a home in between working “freelance” (in what field? It’s unclear) while he spends long hours at his law firm in an effort to make partner.
Becca’s friend Annie (Ciarra Carter) and her lawyer Meghan (Jackée Harry) are both wary of Tom. Meghan is pressing Becca to get a pre-nup because it makes financial sense to protect her sizeable half a million-dollar inheritance in the event of a divorce. Annie, meanwhile, doesn’t like how Becca loses her agency around her betrothed or how responsible she is for...
It’s clear early on that engaged couple Becca (Morgan Bradley) and Tom (Jon Briddell) don’t have a great relationship. She’s taken it upon herself to find them a home in between working “freelance” (in what field? It’s unclear) while he spends long hours at his law firm in an effort to make partner.
Becca’s friend Annie (Ciarra Carter) and her lawyer Meghan (Jackée Harry) are both wary of Tom. Meghan is pressing Becca to get a pre-nup because it makes financial sense to protect her sizeable half a million-dollar inheritance in the event of a divorce. Annie, meanwhile, doesn’t like how Becca loses her agency around her betrothed or how responsible she is for...
- 4/8/2024
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
The fifth season of “The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula” is on hiatus for the holidays, set to resume airing on January 9, 2024. As a special treat to help with the wait, the Boulet Brothers bring unhappy holiday tidings with a selection of their favorite Christmas horror movies!
Season five of the mainline series is currently delivering a diverse cast from all over the world on an even bigger stage, showcasing some of the best looks and performances in the show’s history, as well as some of the most extreme extermination challenges ever seen. In addition, the Boulet Brothers‘ themselves, Dracmorda and Swanthula, have taken over as the series directors.
It’s been a monumental year or so for The Boulet Brothers, which included the release of the aforementioned spin-off “The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans”, a world tour, and “The Boulet Brothers’ Halfway to Halloween TV Special” (written and directed by the...
Season five of the mainline series is currently delivering a diverse cast from all over the world on an even bigger stage, showcasing some of the best looks and performances in the show’s history, as well as some of the most extreme extermination challenges ever seen. In addition, the Boulet Brothers‘ themselves, Dracmorda and Swanthula, have taken over as the series directors.
It’s been a monumental year or so for The Boulet Brothers, which included the release of the aforementioned spin-off “The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans”, a world tour, and “The Boulet Brothers’ Halfway to Halloween TV Special” (written and directed by the...
- 12/22/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
5 Best Christmas Horror Movies(Photo Credit –IMDb)
When one thinks of Christmas, horror, and gore are generally not the first things that come to mind. Christmas is all about having fun. It’s full of life and color, and identifying it as scary would be out of place. And while Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” does make a perfect example of a ‘scary Christmas,’ it does not qualify as a traditional, spine-chilling horror movie. But contrary to popular narrative — certain media out there does it, and does it well. Think of the latest “Fargo” episode that runs a Halloween theme and blends it with “Nightmare Before Christmas.”
So, the appeal behind it is understandable. This is why we have curated a list of the best Christmas horror movies you can enjoy for a change of pace from all the happy and sparkly traditions.
1. Krampus (2015) Krampus (Photo Credit –IMDb...
When one thinks of Christmas, horror, and gore are generally not the first things that come to mind. Christmas is all about having fun. It’s full of life and color, and identifying it as scary would be out of place. And while Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” does make a perfect example of a ‘scary Christmas,’ it does not qualify as a traditional, spine-chilling horror movie. But contrary to popular narrative — certain media out there does it, and does it well. Think of the latest “Fargo” episode that runs a Halloween theme and blends it with “Nightmare Before Christmas.”
So, the appeal behind it is understandable. This is why we have curated a list of the best Christmas horror movies you can enjoy for a change of pace from all the happy and sparkly traditions.
1. Krampus (2015) Krampus (Photo Credit –IMDb...
- 12/14/2023
- by Koimoi.com Team
- KoiMoi
The episode of The Test of Time covering Silent Night, Deadly Night was Written by Andrew Hatfield, Narrated by Niki Minter, Edited by Mike Conway, Produced by John Fallon and Tyler Nichols, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
Wading through the many aspects of a movie to decide if it stands the Test of Time is one of the fun parts of this journey. Often times, we’ve looked at classics that are genuinely seen as good in most aspects and decide if it was good just for its era or if it was able to transcend its place in time and still be a good time today. Last year we looked at Christmas Evil, a movie that still is underseen, but is a true holiday classic. While Black Christmas is probably on the Mount Rushmore of both Slashers And Christmas Horror and doesn’t require a re-evaluation, what about Silent Night,...
Wading through the many aspects of a movie to decide if it stands the Test of Time is one of the fun parts of this journey. Often times, we’ve looked at classics that are genuinely seen as good in most aspects and decide if it was good just for its era or if it was able to transcend its place in time and still be a good time today. Last year we looked at Christmas Evil, a movie that still is underseen, but is a true holiday classic. While Black Christmas is probably on the Mount Rushmore of both Slashers And Christmas Horror and doesn’t require a re-evaluation, what about Silent Night,...
- 12/13/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
1984 was a good year for slashers. Not only did Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) claw his way onto the big screen for the first time, Jason Voorhees (Ted White) also burst through windows and slashed through teens in the franchise high Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. While Wes Craven was releasing his genre-defining classic A Nightmare on Elm Street, another iconic killer was crawling out of a snow-lined chimney. Charles E. Sellier Jr.’s Silent Night, Deadly Night treated audiences to Billy Chapman (Robert Brian Wilson), an ax-wielding mad-man dressed as a sinister Santa Claus. This exploitative film quickly sparked controversy from horrified parents worried that their children might glimpse the jolly gift-giver dishing out bloody punishment instead of holiday cheer. An avalanche of pearl-clutching soon followed, including angry letters and protests eventually resulting in Tri-star pulling the film after only a few weeks. Despite this chilly reaction, the film...
- 11/27/2023
- by Jenn Adams
- bloody-disgusting.com
What do you do when you’re on break from opening for Metallica’s world tour? In the case of Ice Nine Kills, you gather a couple thousand of your biggest fans for an unforgettable rock show.
For the second consecutive year, the Massachusetts-based band headlined a concert as part of Silver Scream Con, a horror convention curated by Ice Nine Kills mastermind Spencer Charnas. After last year’s intimate performance effortlessly sold out the 850-seat Cabot Theater in Beverly, Ma, this year’s event was booked at the Lynn Memorial Auditorium in Lynn, Ma. Despite having more than double the capacity at 2,112, it sold out in advance.
Following an introduction by SiriusXM metal ambassador Jose Mangin and the dulcet tones of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ “Red Right Hand” from Scream, Ice Nine Kills – frontman Charnas, guitarist Ricky Armellino, bassist Joe Occhiuti, drummer Patrick Galante, and fill-in guitarist...
For the second consecutive year, the Massachusetts-based band headlined a concert as part of Silver Scream Con, a horror convention curated by Ice Nine Kills mastermind Spencer Charnas. After last year’s intimate performance effortlessly sold out the 850-seat Cabot Theater in Beverly, Ma, this year’s event was booked at the Lynn Memorial Auditorium in Lynn, Ma. Despite having more than double the capacity at 2,112, it sold out in advance.
Following an introduction by SiriusXM metal ambassador Jose Mangin and the dulcet tones of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ “Red Right Hand” from Scream, Ice Nine Kills – frontman Charnas, guitarist Ricky Armellino, bassist Joe Occhiuti, drummer Patrick Galante, and fill-in guitarist...
- 9/15/2023
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Silver Scream Con returned to the Doubletree Boston North Shore in Danvers, Massachusetts on September 8-10 — ’cause let’s face it, baby, these days you gotta have a sequel!
Created by horror-inspired metalcore band Ice Nine Kills, Silver Scream Con has quickly established itself as a top-tier horror convention among celebrity guests and attendees alike. “Everybody’s been really nice, and I’m enjoying myself immensely,” said Tommy Lee Wallace, who created Michael Myers’ iconic mask for the original Halloween before going on to direct Halloween III: Season of the Witch. “I hope everyone gets the shit scared out of them!”
Not even severe thunderstorm alerts could stop the rabid fans, who traveled not just from all over North America but as far as Finland, Scotland, and England to attend. Ticket sales reportedly doubled from the previous year’s already-commendable showing,...
Created by horror-inspired metalcore band Ice Nine Kills, Silver Scream Con has quickly established itself as a top-tier horror convention among celebrity guests and attendees alike. “Everybody’s been really nice, and I’m enjoying myself immensely,” said Tommy Lee Wallace, who created Michael Myers’ iconic mask for the original Halloween before going on to direct Halloween III: Season of the Witch. “I hope everyone gets the shit scared out of them!”
Not even severe thunderstorm alerts could stop the rabid fans, who traveled not just from all over North America but as far as Finland, Scotland, and England to attend. Ticket sales reportedly doubled from the previous year’s already-commendable showing,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Last week, The Arrow in the Head Show hosts John “The Arrow” Fallon and Lance Vlcek prepared for the holidays by taking in a viewing of the 2006 version of Black Christmas. Now that we’re heading into Christmas weekend, The Arrow and Lance continue their holiday viewings with the 1984 slasher classic Silent Night, Deadly Night (watch it Here). To find out what they think of the movie, check out the video embedded above!
Directed by Charles E. Sellier Jr. from a screenplay by Michael Hickey (with Paul Caimi receiving story credit), Silent Night, Deadly Night has the following synopsis: Bearing the emotional scars of a young boy who has seen his mother and father brutally murdered by a savage killer in a Santa Claus costume, 18-year-old Billy explodes into a lethal frenzy – he’s asked to put on a Santa Claus suit himself to entertain the customers of the department store where he works.
Directed by Charles E. Sellier Jr. from a screenplay by Michael Hickey (with Paul Caimi receiving story credit), Silent Night, Deadly Night has the following synopsis: Bearing the emotional scars of a young boy who has seen his mother and father brutally murdered by a savage killer in a Santa Claus costume, 18-year-old Billy explodes into a lethal frenzy – he’s asked to put on a Santa Claus suit himself to entertain the customers of the department store where he works.
- 12/23/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The 1984 classic Silent Night, Deadly Night (watch it Here) and the 1974 classic Black Christmas (watch that one Here) are two horror films that many genre fans make sure to watch every holiday season – so the folks at Gutter Garbs have very wisely put imagery promoting both films together for their “Holidays of Horror Double Feature” collection. A T-shirt, a hoodie, and a poster showing Silent Night, Deadly Night and Black Christmas double feature artwork can be purchased at This Link – and you can take a look at those items at the bottom of this article.
Directed by Charles E. Sellier Jr. from a screenplay by Michael Hickey (working from a story by Paul Caimi), Silent Night, Deadly Night has the following synopsis:
Bearing the emotional scars of a young boy who has seen his mother and father brutally murdered by a savage killer in a Santa Claus costume, 18-year-old Billy...
Directed by Charles E. Sellier Jr. from a screenplay by Michael Hickey (working from a story by Paul Caimi), Silent Night, Deadly Night has the following synopsis:
Bearing the emotional scars of a young boy who has seen his mother and father brutally murdered by a savage killer in a Santa Claus costume, 18-year-old Billy...
- 11/9/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Let’s face it: a killer Santa is never not going to look kind of funny. Every entry of the Silent Night, Deadly Night saga knows this (although indignant protestors in 1984 apparently did not). And each opts to deal with this fundamental visual quandary in a markedly different way.
In the original 1984 film, the Santa costume is subverted into a symbol of intrinsic evil, as seen through the eyes of poor Billy Chapman (Robert Brian Wilson). Billy, who looks more like a Patriots linebacker than he does Burl Ives, eventually dons the Santa suit and is subsumed by his own dark thoughts. Try as it might to paint him as a sinister figure by making him muscular and shrouding him in shadow, though, he still looks patently absurd. By Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 3: Better Watch Out! (1989), the homicidal maniac of the second installment, Billy’s little brother Ricky,...
In the original 1984 film, the Santa costume is subverted into a symbol of intrinsic evil, as seen through the eyes of poor Billy Chapman (Robert Brian Wilson). Billy, who looks more like a Patriots linebacker than he does Burl Ives, eventually dons the Santa suit and is subsumed by his own dark thoughts. Try as it might to paint him as a sinister figure by making him muscular and shrouding him in shadow, though, he still looks patently absurd. By Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 3: Better Watch Out! (1989), the homicidal maniac of the second installment, Billy’s little brother Ricky,...
- 12/25/2020
- by Alex Kirschenbaum
- Trailers from Hell
101 Films have announced that on November 9th Silent Night, Deadly Night Parts 1 & 2 will be released on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK, in limited edition, special packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork as title 017 on the 101 Films Black Label.
Included in this limited Edition version – which comes with special packaging and booklet and is limited to 3000 copies – is a booklet featuring new writing on Christmas horror and an interview with Morgan Ames, and three extras-packed discs, including the Theatrical and Extended Unrated versions of the first film.
Silent Night, Deadly Night
Young Billy witnesses his parents getting killed by a man dressed as Santa Claus after being warned by his senile grandpa that Santa punishes those who are naughty. Now 18 and out of the orphanage, Billy takes on the role of Santa himself, embarking on a yuletide rampage to “punish the naughty”. Santa Claus is coming to town,...
Included in this limited Edition version – which comes with special packaging and booklet and is limited to 3000 copies – is a booklet featuring new writing on Christmas horror and an interview with Morgan Ames, and three extras-packed discs, including the Theatrical and Extended Unrated versions of the first film.
Silent Night, Deadly Night
Young Billy witnesses his parents getting killed by a man dressed as Santa Claus after being warned by his senile grandpa that Santa punishes those who are naughty. Now 18 and out of the orphanage, Billy takes on the role of Santa himself, embarking on a yuletide rampage to “punish the naughty”. Santa Claus is coming to town,...
- 10/5/2020
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Robert Brian Wilson is best known for playing the killer kid Billy -- who goes on a killing spree dressed as Kris Kringle -- in the 1984 Santa slasher "Silent Night, Deadly Night." Guess what he looks like now! Read more...
- 12/19/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
"You've made it through Halloween. Now try and survive Christmas." Scream Factory is stuffing the stockings of horror fans this year with the beloved holiday horror film Silent Night, Deadly Night, and to help bring scares to the season, we've been provided with three copies to give away to lucky Daily Dead readers.
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Prize Details: (3) Winners will receive (1) Collector's Edition Blu-ray copy of Silent Night, Deadly Night (Note: the film's official Neca figure is not included).
How to Enter: We're giving Daily Dead readers multiple chances to enter and win:
1. Instagram: Following us on Instagram during the contest period will give you an automatic contest entry. Make sure to follow us at:
https://www.instagram.com/dailydead/
2. Email: For a chance to win via email, send an email to contest@dailydead.com with the subject “Silent Night, Deadly Night Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
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Prize Details: (3) Winners will receive (1) Collector's Edition Blu-ray copy of Silent Night, Deadly Night (Note: the film's official Neca figure is not included).
How to Enter: We're giving Daily Dead readers multiple chances to enter and win:
1. Instagram: Following us on Instagram during the contest period will give you an automatic contest entry. Make sure to follow us at:
https://www.instagram.com/dailydead/
2. Email: For a chance to win via email, send an email to contest@dailydead.com with the subject “Silent Night, Deadly Night Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
- 12/4/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
"You've made it through Halloween. Now try and survive Christmas." Back in September, Scream Factory revealed their Billy Chapman Santa figure that will come with deluxe versions of their Silent Night, Deadly Night Collector's Edition Blu-ray, and to help you stay on the nice list while you wait for the figure's release this December, Neca has revealed new photos of the packaging for the collectible.
You can view the new photos from Neca below, read on for more details on Scream Factory's Collector's Edition release of the 1984 holiday horror film, and watch an unboxing video courtesy of Scream Factory below as well.
From Neca: "The Scream Factory Exclusive Silent Night, Deadly Night Deluxe Edition has less than 400 of the 2000 pieces available for pre-order! Releasing December 5th, we've got the packaging shots ready for your viewing pleasure."
From Scream Factory: "Community leaders tried to stop the release. The P.
You can view the new photos from Neca below, read on for more details on Scream Factory's Collector's Edition release of the 1984 holiday horror film, and watch an unboxing video courtesy of Scream Factory below as well.
From Neca: "The Scream Factory Exclusive Silent Night, Deadly Night Deluxe Edition has less than 400 of the 2000 pieces available for pre-order! Releasing December 5th, we've got the packaging shots ready for your viewing pleasure."
From Scream Factory: "Community leaders tried to stop the release. The P.
- 11/10/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Now that Halloween is over, it’s time to start watching those Christmas-themed horror movies. One of the more popular ones is Silent Night, Deadly night and it’s coming to theaters across the country this December. The screenings are courtesy of Brainstorm Media and Fangoria, who made the announcement:
“Fangoria is thrilled to announce the re-release of the controversial, ultra-bloody anti-Holiday slasher favorite Silent Night, Deadly Night, opening wide across the country in theaters everywhere!
Released in 1984 to outrage and parental paranoia, director Charles Sellier’s killer Kris Kringle creeper tells the tale of a tot who, on Christmas Eve 1974, sees mommy kissing Santa’s axe as a lunatic invades their home and murders his family. Growing up in an abusive Catholic orphanage, the poor put-upon lad grows up to be a similar psycho in a Santa suit and goes on a bloody rampage. The film will be fully uncut and re-mastered,...
“Fangoria is thrilled to announce the re-release of the controversial, ultra-bloody anti-Holiday slasher favorite Silent Night, Deadly Night, opening wide across the country in theaters everywhere!
Released in 1984 to outrage and parental paranoia, director Charles Sellier’s killer Kris Kringle creeper tells the tale of a tot who, on Christmas Eve 1974, sees mommy kissing Santa’s axe as a lunatic invades their home and murders his family. Growing up in an abusive Catholic orphanage, the poor put-upon lad grows up to be a similar psycho in a Santa suit and goes on a bloody rampage. The film will be fully uncut and re-mastered,...
- 11/7/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Here is last week’s caption pic winner. This week’s caption pic is at the bottom of the page.
Thanks to everyone for participating! The winner is …
“I’m sorry, ma’am, you can’t use the Express Aisle, it’s only for 8 inches or less.”
Thanks to Strepsi for this week’s winning caption!
(source)
Weekend Birthdays! Nikolaf Coster Waldau (above) is 43, Mick Jagger is 70, Sandra Bullock is 49, Dustin Milligan is 28, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers is 36, Alexia Arquette is 41, and Elizabeth Berkley is 41.
Openly Gay Olympic Figure Skater Johnny Weir Urges No Olympic Boycott
Frank Ocean has suffered a tear in his vocal cords, and has been forced to cancel his Australia tour.
Lea Michele, The Cast & Crew Of Glee Gathered For An Emotional Memorial For Cory Monteith
Garrett Hedlund is the latest hot young Hollywood actor to turn down 50 Shades of Grey.
Harvey Fierstein talks about his much-discussed op-ed on Russia,...
Thanks to everyone for participating! The winner is …
“I’m sorry, ma’am, you can’t use the Express Aisle, it’s only for 8 inches or less.”
Thanks to Strepsi for this week’s winning caption!
(source)
Weekend Birthdays! Nikolaf Coster Waldau (above) is 43, Mick Jagger is 70, Sandra Bullock is 49, Dustin Milligan is 28, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers is 36, Alexia Arquette is 41, and Elizabeth Berkley is 41.
Openly Gay Olympic Figure Skater Johnny Weir Urges No Olympic Boycott
Frank Ocean has suffered a tear in his vocal cords, and has been forced to cancel his Australia tour.
Lea Michele, The Cast & Crew Of Glee Gathered For An Emotional Memorial For Cory Monteith
Garrett Hedlund is the latest hot young Hollywood actor to turn down 50 Shades of Grey.
Harvey Fierstein talks about his much-discussed op-ed on Russia,...
- 7/26/2013
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Top 10 Simon Williams Dec 21, 2012
You don’t want to find yourself on the naughty list when any of these Santas come to town…
Earlier this year we heard that Hot Tub Time Machine director Steve Pink had signed on to direct the follow-up to Terry Zwigoff’s 2003 black comedy hit, Bad Santa. As the festive season approaches, here's our look at the movies’ top ten villainous Father Christmases.
10. Santa Claus – Santa’s Slay (2005)
In this dark comedy horror, Santa Claus (played by former wrestling star Bill Goldberg) is actually a demon who, after years of killing on Christmas Day, is defeated by an angel in the year 1005 Ad and sentenced to deliver Christmas presents and good cheer instead for a thousand years. In 2005, having done his time, the evil Santa arrives on his sleigh pulled by his “hell-deer” to resume the killing once again.
On The Naughty List Because: In...
You don’t want to find yourself on the naughty list when any of these Santas come to town…
Earlier this year we heard that Hot Tub Time Machine director Steve Pink had signed on to direct the follow-up to Terry Zwigoff’s 2003 black comedy hit, Bad Santa. As the festive season approaches, here's our look at the movies’ top ten villainous Father Christmases.
10. Santa Claus – Santa’s Slay (2005)
In this dark comedy horror, Santa Claus (played by former wrestling star Bill Goldberg) is actually a demon who, after years of killing on Christmas Day, is defeated by an angel in the year 1005 Ad and sentenced to deliver Christmas presents and good cheer instead for a thousand years. In 2005, having done his time, the evil Santa arrives on his sleigh pulled by his “hell-deer” to resume the killing once again.
On The Naughty List Because: In...
- 12/20/2012
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Both the first and second Silent Night, Deadly Night films were previously released by Anchor Bay and have been out of print for quite some time. With the remake, Silent Night, coming out just in time for Christmas, Anchor Bay will be re-releasing the original films as well:
“On December 4th, Anchor Bay Entertainment releases the remake of the 80s cult classic Silent Night, Deadly Night. But to celebrate the future, one must first honor the past…
The same day, Anchor Bay Entertainment opens the vaults to re-release the original 1984 Silent Night, Deadly Night, along with the 1987 sequel Silent Night, Deadly Night 2. For the horror fan, the “alternative Christmas movie” fan and everyone in-between, this deadly double feature arrives with a stocking-stuffer friendly Srp of $14.98 for the collection.
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)
Years ago, little Billy saw his parents murdered by an escaped killer wearing a Santa Claus costume. The...
“On December 4th, Anchor Bay Entertainment releases the remake of the 80s cult classic Silent Night, Deadly Night. But to celebrate the future, one must first honor the past…
The same day, Anchor Bay Entertainment opens the vaults to re-release the original 1984 Silent Night, Deadly Night, along with the 1987 sequel Silent Night, Deadly Night 2. For the horror fan, the “alternative Christmas movie” fan and everyone in-between, this deadly double feature arrives with a stocking-stuffer friendly Srp of $14.98 for the collection.
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)
Years ago, little Billy saw his parents murdered by an escaped killer wearing a Santa Claus costume. The...
- 10/22/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Controversial horror about a young boy (Robert Brian Wilson) who, after witnessing his parents' brutal murder at the hands of a man clad in a Father Christmas suit at Yuletide, grows up unhappily in a Catholic orphanage and slowly emerges into a Santa-clad spree killer himself. Victims of his "punish-the-naughty" murder marathon include a workplace bully (hanged from Christmas lights), a girl he fancies (stabbed) and a drunken store-keeper (hammered and strangled to death).
- 10/1/2012
- Sky Movies
Hello, kiddies! Time is getting short as there are just two days left before the big day. And now it's time for another installment of Dread Central's Six Slays of Christmas feature! It's nearly time to celebrate the coming of Saint Nick (or whomever you believe in) so we're taking a look at a different yuletide horror flick each day until the 25th! Think of it as a cinema crazed Advent calendar!
Today's film is a perfect example of why it's never a good idea to protest against any form of entertainment because you feel it's too extreme or in bad taste. Whether it's music, movies or television, whenever you protest, you do nothing more than promote and advertise whatever you're railing against. And today's film Silent Night, Deadly Night is a perfect example.
The film is included in this list as much for its iconic stature in the history...
Today's film is a perfect example of why it's never a good idea to protest against any form of entertainment because you feel it's too extreme or in bad taste. Whether it's music, movies or television, whenever you protest, you do nothing more than promote and advertise whatever you're railing against. And today's film Silent Night, Deadly Night is a perfect example.
The film is included in this list as much for its iconic stature in the history...
- 12/23/2011
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
1984 - 85 mins. - Rated R
D: Charles E. Sellier Jr.
C: Lilyan Chauvin, Gilmer McCormick, Robert Brian Wilson, Linnea Quigley
Young boy who witnessed his parents being killed and raped by a killer in a Santa Claus suit grows up and carries out his own murderous rampage while decked out in a Santa outfit after being forced to wear the costume at a toy store during the holiday season.
Due to all the talk this film has generated over the years, this might be a curio for some. However, Silent Night Deadly Night is pure and utter trash. The contempt this film has for audiences is clear. The people behind this film have obviously went in with the mentality of "how do we go about pushing the buttons of audiences as much as possible?". They, of course, do this with the notion of a killer Santa Claus. Silent Night Deadly...
D: Charles E. Sellier Jr.
C: Lilyan Chauvin, Gilmer McCormick, Robert Brian Wilson, Linnea Quigley
Young boy who witnessed his parents being killed and raped by a killer in a Santa Claus suit grows up and carries out his own murderous rampage while decked out in a Santa outfit after being forced to wear the costume at a toy store during the holiday season.
Due to all the talk this film has generated over the years, this might be a curio for some. However, Silent Night Deadly Night is pure and utter trash. The contempt this film has for audiences is clear. The people behind this film have obviously went in with the mentality of "how do we go about pushing the buttons of audiences as much as possible?". They, of course, do this with the notion of a killer Santa Claus. Silent Night Deadly...
- 12/25/2010
- by Big Daddy aka Brandon Sites
- Big Daddy Horror Reviews - Interviews
Aahh! Giant leeches! They're ripping my clothes off!
Halloween is nearly upon us once again, and for some of us it conjures memories we would rather keep suppressed. For instance, the little boy who went out one Halloween wearing a Thundarr mask he got from Woolworth and a fabulous sun sword he made from a whiffle bat.
The night went well until he got home and emptied the contents of his goodie bag and found 2 business cards, 3 mini-bibles, used wax lips, a brown banana, and someone's dentures. Oh, and worst of all - candy corn.
Needless to say, that child was scarred for life from properly celebrating the gayest holiday of them all.
Fortunately, the energy he could have spent trick-or-treating every year was instead spent becoming a horror aficionado, with a special focus on the hot guys that provided eye candy in between the, well, horror.
Two years ago...
Halloween is nearly upon us once again, and for some of us it conjures memories we would rather keep suppressed. For instance, the little boy who went out one Halloween wearing a Thundarr mask he got from Woolworth and a fabulous sun sword he made from a whiffle bat.
The night went well until he got home and emptied the contents of his goodie bag and found 2 business cards, 3 mini-bibles, used wax lips, a brown banana, and someone's dentures. Oh, and worst of all - candy corn.
Needless to say, that child was scarred for life from properly celebrating the gayest holiday of them all.
Fortunately, the energy he could have spent trick-or-treating every year was instead spent becoming a horror aficionado, with a special focus on the hot guys that provided eye candy in between the, well, horror.
Two years ago...
- 10/27/2010
- by snicks
- The Backlot
With Morgan J. Freeman’s Homecoming hacking its way onto DVD today (courtesy of Paramount Pictures), we here at Dread Central thought it a perfect occasion to take a look back at our favorite on-screen axe murderers as a way of indoctrinating this new blood into the mix.
10. Gaear Grimsrud (Peter Stormare) – Fargo (1996)
Grimsrud may not be an axe murderer per se, but you’ve got to respect the way in which this guy chooses to solve problems. After an irreparable altercation with his partner in crime, Grimsrud puts his conflict resolution skills to good use courtesy of a hatchet and a woodchipper.
9. Lisa (Leslie Lee) – Lisa, Lisa (1977)
Known to some as The California Axe Massacre, that title is a bit over-compensatory considering only one victim bites it via the edge of an axe. Leslie Lee makes for a superior on-screen psychopath in this demented little quickie from the drive-in era,...
10. Gaear Grimsrud (Peter Stormare) – Fargo (1996)
Grimsrud may not be an axe murderer per se, but you’ve got to respect the way in which this guy chooses to solve problems. After an irreparable altercation with his partner in crime, Grimsrud puts his conflict resolution skills to good use courtesy of a hatchet and a woodchipper.
9. Lisa (Leslie Lee) – Lisa, Lisa (1977)
Known to some as The California Axe Massacre, that title is a bit over-compensatory considering only one victim bites it via the edge of an axe. Leslie Lee makes for a superior on-screen psychopath in this demented little quickie from the drive-in era,...
- 4/20/2010
- by Masked Slasher
- DreadCentral.com
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