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Black Christmas

  • 19741974
  • RR
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
40K
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Black Christmas (1974)
  • Horror
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
During their Christmas break, a group of sorority girls are stalked by a stranger.During their Christmas break, a group of sorority girls are stalked by a stranger.During their Christmas break, a group of sorority girls are stalked by a stranger.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
40K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Bob Clark
  • Writer
    • Roy Moore(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Olivia Hussey
    • Keir Dullea
    • Margot Kidder
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bob Clark
  • Writer
    • Roy Moore(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Olivia Hussey
    • Keir Dullea
    • Margot Kidder
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 465User reviews
    • 207Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey
    • Jessas Jess
    Keir Dullea
    Keir Dullea
    • Peteras Peter
    Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder
    • Barbas Barb
    John Saxon
    John Saxon
    • Lt. Ken Fulleras Lt. Ken Fuller
    Marian Waldman
    Marian Waldman
    • Mrs. Macas Mrs. Mac
    Andrea Martin
    Andrea Martin
    • Phylas Phyl
    James Edmond
    James Edmond
    • Mr. Harrisonas Mr. Harrison
    Doug McGrath
    Doug McGrath
    • Sargeant Nashas Sargeant Nash
    • (as Douglas McGrath)
    Art Hindle
    Art Hindle
    • Chris Haydenas Chris Hayden
    Lynne Griffin
    Lynne Griffin
    • Clare Harrisonas Clare Harrison
    Michael Rapport
    Michael Rapport
    • Patrickas Patrick
    Leslie Carlson
    Leslie Carlson
    • Grahamas Graham
    • (as Les Carlson)
    Martha Gibson
    Martha Gibson
    • Mrs. Quaifeas Mrs. Quaife
    John Rutter
    • Laughing Detectiveas Laughing Detective
    Robert Warner
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Sydney Brown
    • Farmeras Farmer
    Jack Van Evera
    Jack Van Evera
    • Search Partyas Search Party
    Les Rubie
    • Search Partyas Search Party
    • Director
      • Bob Clark
    • Writer
      • Roy Moore(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    It's time for Christmas break, and the sorority sisters make plans for the holiday, but the strange anonymous phone calls are beginning to put them on edge. When Clare disappears, they contact the police, who don't express much concern. Meanwhile Jess is planning to get an abortion, but boyfriend Peter is very much against it. The police finally begin to get concerned when a 13-year-old girl is found dead in the park. They set up a wiretap to the sorority house, but will they be in time to prevent a sorority girl attrition problem? —Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>
    • christmas
    • sorority house
    • mysterious killer
    • telephone
    • telephone call
    • 208 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Black Christmas will ROCK you too!
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to director Bob Clark the original script for the film featured murder scenes that were more graphic. Clark, however, felt that it would be more effective if the murders were toned down and kept subtle on screen. Writer Roy Moore liked the idea as well.
    • Goofs
      The outside of the sorority house says pi kappa sigma. A picture hung inside the house says pi beta phi.
    • Quotes

      Sergeant Nash: [Jess has managed to keep the caller on the line for almost a full two minutes, allowing the phone company to trace the call] Uh, Lt. Fuller?

      Lt. Fuller: Yeah, Nash, what is it?

      Sergeant Nash: The phone company's on the other line, sir. They say they got a trace on this one.

      Lt. Fuller: Yeah, let's have it!

      Sergeant Nash: He says the calls are coming from #6 Belmont Street.

      Lt. Fuller: For Christ's sakes, Nash, you got it wrong. That's where the calls are going into.

      Sergeant Nash: That's where they're coming from too, sir.

      Lt. Fuller: [pause] Oh, shit...

    • Crazy credits
      A telephone is continously ringing throughout the final credits.
    • Alternate versions
      The film was released 3 different times on DVD. Each disc features a different aspect ratio. The first DVD edition from Critical Mass (25th anniversary) used the full frame format (the film was shot this way). The second DVD release from Critical Mass (listed as being just a special edition) uses a 1:75:1 aspect ratio. It was also noted that director Bob Clark approved of this ratio. The latest DVD special edition from Critical Mass (December, 2006) uses a 1:85:1 ratio. This 1:85:1 ratio also appeared on the special edition laserdisc that was released by Warner Bros. a few years back.
    • Connections
      Featured in Mad Ron's Prevues from Hell (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Silent Night
      (uncredited)

      Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber

      Lyrics by Joseph Mohr

      Performed by Choir of Kings College Cambridge (as The Choir of King's College Cambridge)

      [Heard during opening credits]

    User reviews465

    Review
    Top review
    CREE-PY!!!!
    I am probably not the BEST person to review this movie, as I have only seen it twice, but with this particular film, that's enough. It's creepy as hell. I am a major horror fan and because of that that statement is NOT an easy one for me to say. The phone calls from the killer to the girls freak the livin' shhh out of me! The voice sounds almost warped and garbled, uhh I am having chills now thinking about it! It's crazy that it was directed by the same man who did the perennial Christmas family fave "A Christmas Story" and "Porky's". All of the actors did a great job, especially Margot Kidder as the drunken sorority girl. She was my favorite, I think. Also in this is Andrea Martin, most recently famous for "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" as one of the girls. I watched it right around Christmas time and it freaked me out like y'all wouldn't even believe. Of all the Holiday-themed horror movies ("Silent Night, Deadly Night", "My Bloody Valentine", etc.) I think this is right up there with "Halloween". Major props to all involved, just DON'T watch this one at night OR alone, you think you will be able get to sleep? YOU WON'T!!!!
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    • Jul 22, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 20, 1974 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Silent Night, Evil Night
    • Filming locations
      • 6 Clarendon Crescent, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • August Films
      • Film Funding Ltd. of Canada
      • Canadian Film Development Corporation (CFDC)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $620,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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