Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)

My quick rating - 5.4/10. I really doubt this movie would've had a fraction of the popularity it does if it weren't for basically what the poster states. Oops, I never finished this up. So, one of the more infamous Santa flicks ever to be made, I even remember when this came out, and the big deal about banning it from theaters. But if you get past that nonsense, what you are left with is an above-average slasher flick. Not in the acting department, though, since at times that is just plain silly. But the story itself plays out well with a young kid witnessing his parents brutally killed (mother raped as well), and what becomes of him after being sent to some abusive orphanage. But where this movie does step away from the norm is that it takes its time actually developing the madness that is building in his head. I will give them credit for that, since until the blood starts flowing, there are some actual points of notice as far as why he is so messed up (like what I mentioned isn't enough) and what leads to him snapping. When he does make it over the breaking point, it goes full swing with some fairly violent kills that are better suited for the uncut version if seeking it out. The nature of the film and how it plays out is pretty creepy, though. The characters that are used especially will make you feel uneasy, notably the grandpa. As expected, though, with all the setup, especially the effective opening scene, where his everyday job requires him to dress up as Santa. I am sure you can see where that ends up going. It definitely has its claim to fame due to the massive amount of backlash it had due as wanting it censored is not even allowed in theaters. But for what it is, a slasher flick, it has its moments that make it memorable for reasons beyond the Santa suit.

Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)

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