Hold onto your Santa hats, horror fans! Cineverse, the company behind the Terrifier franchise, has officially announced the release date for their highly anticipated reimagining of the cult Santa slasher, Silent Night, Deadly Night. And the best news? This festive fright-fest is aiming to hit theaters in North America just in time for Christmas 2025.
The Bondit-backed production has also unveiled a chilling first image of Rohan Campbell (The Hardy Boys, Halloween Ends) in the iconic role of protagonist Billy Chapman. For those who know the legend, Billy is the tormented soul who dons a Santa suit and embarks on a brutal killing spree.
Joining Campbell in the cast are Ruby Modine as Pamela, a colleague on whom Chapman develops an unrequited crush. Plus, newly announced additions include Mark Acheson, David Lawrence Brown, and David Tomlinson.
The Slay-Ride Continues
For those unfamiliar with the 1984 infamous original, Silent Night, Deadly Night tells the grim story of a child traumatized after witnessing his parents’ murder by a man dressed as Santa Claus. Years later, haunted by his past, he dons the red suit and delivers bloody revenge. The original film spawned multiple sequels and a loose remake in 2012, solidifying its place in slasher movie history.
This new reboot of the franchise is being written and directed by Mike P. Nelson (Wrong Turn, V/H/S/85). The project is produced by the original 1984 Tri-Star film’s producers, Scott Schneid and Dennis Whitehead, alongside Jamie R. Thompson (Old Henry, Gunslingers) of New Dimension, Erik Bernard of Rebel 6, and Jeremy Torrie of White Bear Films. It’s a fantastic blend of original creators and fresh talent!
The crew bringing this horrifying holiday tale to life includes Director of Photography Nick Junkersfeld, Production Designer Oscar Fenogolio, Costume Designer Laura DeLuca, Stunt Coordinator Kristen Sawatzky, Special Effects by Doug Morrow, Casting Director Jim Heber, and Composers Blitz Berlin, with Tanya Brunel as Line Producer.
What the Filmmakers Are Saying
Yolanda Macias, Cineverse Chief Content Officer, expressed excitement, quoted by Deadline: “As production officially kicks off this week, we are excited about the magic that is being made with both the original team behind the 1984 classic teaming up with a new vision from Mike P. Nelson. We are delighted to welcome fans back into the Silent Night, Deadly Night universe with a reimagining that is sure to bring lots of merry mayhem.”
Original Silent Night, Deadly Night producer Scott Schneid added, “Silent Night, Deadly Night has become a beloved cult classic since my partner Dennis and I created it with Michael Hickey over 40 years ago. Den and I are huge fans of Mike’s work, and his unique talents have reinvented the spirit of the original, taking us on a slayride that audiences won’t soon forget.”
Prepare for a Christmas filled with terror and retribution when Silent Night, Deadly Night hits theaters on December 12, 2025! You won’t want to miss this one. If you wish to take a deep dive into the franchise, you can find the original and most of the sequels on Amazon Prime Video.
