Get ready to deck the halls with blood, as the notoriously controversial Silent Night, Deadly Night franchise is slashing its way back onto the big screen! Cineverse is set to deliver a chilling new cinematic holiday horror classic, and the time has come to secure your spot for this must-see theatrical event.
The Return of a Killer Santa
Director Mike P. Nelson (Wrong Turn, Sweet Revenge) takes the helm for this brand new take on the 1984 original, bringing a fresh, intense vision to the classic tale of seasonal slaughter.
The film stars horror veterans and rising stars alike. That includes Rohan Campbell (Halloween Ends) as the killer Santa, and Ruby Modine (Happy Death Day) playing Pamela.
In the original, Billy witnessed his parents’ murder on Christmas Eve. Now grown up, Billy delivers an annual spree of holiday violence. This year, his mission collides with love, as a young woman challenges him to confront his darkness.”
You can expect high-octane violence; however, there’s also a compelling psychological layer. It explores whether love can truly survive the wake of Billy’s deep-seated trauma and murderous tradition.
The Legacy of Infamy: Why the Original Became a Cult Classic
No discussion of Silent Night, Deadly Night is complete without acknowledging its infamous history. The original 1984 film rocketed into the halls of horror infamy not just for its brutality, but for the moral outrage it incited. The audacity of featuring a killer dressed as Santa Claus led to massive protests by parents and activist groups. This controversy effectively ended with the film’s removal from theaters. Ironically cementing its status as a must-see, taboo cult classic for horror fans.
The original film’s success paved the way for a series of increasingly strange sequels released in 1987, 1989, 1990, and 1991, as well as a 2012 remake titled Silent Night. Now, Harlin and the team are ready to embrace that legacy of extreme holiday horror for a new generation.
The new film is set to arrive on December 12, 2025! You can grab your tickets right now through the film’s official website, Fandango, Regal, or other services. Do not miss this chance to experience the return of holiday terror.
