Silent Night, Deadly Night(1984)
“He knows when you've been naughty.”
Overview
After a man dressed as Santa Claus brutally murders Billy Chapman's parents, little Billy then endures the cruelty of a sadistic nun at his orphanage. Years later, when adult Billy has to fill in for an absent in-store Santa, his childhood trauma brings him to the breaking point.
Director
Charles E. Sellier Jr.
Studio
Slayride
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Robert Brian Wilson
as Billy at 18
Lilyan Chauvin
as Mother Superior
Gilmer McCormick
as Sister Margaret
Charles Dierkop
as Killer Santa
Toni Nero
as Pamela
Randy Stumpf
as Andy
Linnea Quigley
as Denise
Britt Leach
as Mr. Sims
Leo Geter
as Tommy
Amy Styvesant
as Cindy
Jonathan Best
as Billy at 5
Danny Wagner
as Billy at 8
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1984
Runtime
1h 19m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Slayride
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Silent Night, Deadly Night?▼
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What is Silent Night, Deadly Night about?▼
After a man dressed as Santa Claus brutally murders Billy Chapman's parents, little Billy then endures the cruelty of a sadistic nun at his orphanage. Years later, when adult Billy has to fill in for an absent in-store Santa, his childhood trauma brings him to the breaking point.
Who directed Silent Night, Deadly Night?▼
Silent Night, Deadly Night was directed by Charles E. Sellier Jr. and released in 1984. It is a thriller, horror film.
How long is Silent Night, Deadly Night?▼
Silent Night, Deadly Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
Who stars in Silent Night, Deadly Night?▼
The cast of Silent Night, Deadly Night includes Robert Brian Wilson as Billy at 18, Lilyan Chauvin as Mother Superior, Gilmer McCormick as Sister Margaret, Charles Dierkop as Killer Santa, Toni Nero as Pamela and more.
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