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Movie Info

Release Date: October 11, 1974
Runtime: 98 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (14)
Genres:
Crime Mystery Horror
Budget: $686,000
Revenue: $4,000,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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71%
Tomatometer
65
65/100
Metacritic
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7.0/10
TMDB
933 votes
⭐
7.1/10
IMDb
56,071 votes
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Black Christmas

1974

"Silent night, deadly night; fear is coming home."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Silent Night Evil Night? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: La residencia macabra? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Jessy - Die Treppe in den Tod? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Natal Negro? πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JA: Kurayami ni beru ga naru? All international titles (14) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Budget: $686,000
Revenue: $4,000,000
Profit $3,314,000
ROI +483.1% (5.8x)

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Black Christmas is directed by Bob Clark .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#murder 245 #christmas 85 #serial killer 73 #alcoholic 50 #pregnancy 40 #frightened 33 #winter 26 #slasher 23 #killer 22 #voyeurism 21 #police officer 19 #gloomy 11 #attic 9 #toronto, canada 8 #holiday horror 4

Trivia & Fun Facts about Black Christmas

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  • The film was shot in Toronto, Canada, which served as the backdrop for the sorority house, enhancing the film's chilling atmosphere during the winter months.

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  • Olivia Hussey's performance in Black Christmas was notable for its emotional depth, contributing to her reputation as a talented actress in the horror genre.

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  • The film's use of point-of-view shots from the perspective of the unseen killer was innovative at the time and has influenced many subsequent horror films.

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  • The distinctive sound of the killer's breathing was created using a combination of Foley techniques, enhancing the film's suspenseful atmosphere.

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  • In one scene, the phone rings despite the characters having previously unplugged it; this inconsistency adds to the film's eerie tension.

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  • Black Christmas is often regarded as a precursor to the slasher genre, influencing later films like Halloween and A Nightmare on Elm Street.

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