It's a double feature of Christmas horror that needs to be revisited on a yearly basis. It set the bar for a ridiculous amount of RIP offs that never measured up to the original or to the guiltiest of pleasures sequel
These are two hott killer Santas that are bloody insane.
SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT
Tri Star Robert Brian Wilson, Lilyan Chauvin and Linnea Quigley star. Written by Michael Hickey Directed by Charles E. SE
seller Jr. Rated R for strong language, violence, nudity, sexuality and gore.
Back when this was released in November of 1984 there was a huge backlash against. From the PTA to the churches people picketed it saying that it was destroying the image of Santa. That of course only drove up the box office taking in 2.9 million in ten days of release beating A Nightmare on Elm Street at the time. Unfortunately it was tanked from theaters because of all the controversy but the film has garnered a well deserved cult following since. Personally it's a film that I think is still very underrated and I revisit it every year. Centering on a young boy who witnesses his parents savagely murdered by a psycho Santa Claus suit he experiences trauma all his young life while at a strict Catholic orphanage. Eventually he turns 18 and becomes a mega hunk. Literally the hottest killer ever on film and his past comes back to haunt him when he's asked to put on a Santa suit at his toy store job.
He of course combines his original trauma with that of his teachings of sinners and punishment and starts rolling it out in increasingly graphic fashion. The movie is shot well and the performances are pretty good. But what sets this film really apart is the story development. We are truly given a unique look at the boys trauma as well as the culmination of events that inspire him to ultimately become the nightmarish killer. Although never really scary because hes just too handsome the movie is suspenseful with tense chase scenes and edge of your seat death set pieces. It's definitely not everyone's cup of tea as you can see from the years of controversy but it is a damn good film.
RATING= 8.5 KILLER SANTAS OUT OF 10
SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT 2
1987 88 Mins. Eric Freeman and Elizabeth Kaitan star. Written and Directed by Lee Harry Rated R for strong language, violence, nudity, sexuality and gore
This is one hell of a turkey. Now I always found it hilarious that Ricky, Billy's baby brother recounts the events of the first movie when theres no way he could have known about them and the fact that half of this film's run time, maybe even more is scenes from the first film. Revisiting I had another though besides a cheap cash in was that because it was yanked from theaters maybe they were giving people an opportunity to see what they missed on the big screen. As for the rest of it Ricky is grown into one killer hunk just like his brother and of course after some trouble with his girlfriend begins dispatching people around Christmas.
For most of the films hes re counting the events of the original in a police room where you discover he went on a killing spree. He of course escapes and goes after the root of his trauma Mother Superior. What little of a new movie there is, is interesting story wise but the acting is awful, like porn awful especially from the lead but also so perfectly goofy it shouldn't be missed and the new death set pieces are mildly effective and entertaining. Make no mistake it's an awful movie unlike the original but one that's so bad it's actually great!
RATING= 7 KILLER SANTAS OUT OF 10
To anyone reading have a wonderful holiday and look back at the other entries for some great recommends for the deadly season!!
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