Terrifier 3 was an on the spot hit on the field workplace—simply the newest success for the low-budget, gleefully gory horror franchise, which has (presumably) not less than another movie on the way in which. However Terrifier collection distributor Cineverse can also be on the lookout for the following ugly breakout, and it’s turning to a Eighties franchise that’s ripe for a revival, notably since like Terrifier 3, it revolves round a psychotic Santa Claus: Silent Night time, Lethal Night time.
Deadline had the inside track on the Silent Night time, Lethal Night time reboot, reporting that will probably be written and directed by Mike P. Nelson. Nelson isn’t any stranger to franchise revivals; he directed the 2021 Fallacious Flip reboot, an entertaining entry in a franchise that had in any other case run out of steam. He additionally wrote and directed the intersecting “No Wake” and “Ambrosia” segments of V/H/S/85, which implies he’s accountable for one of many V/H/S collection’ most startling twists—no small feat.
The brand new Silent Night time, Lethal Night time may have the chief producers of the 1984 authentic aboard for added authenticity; Terrifier 3‘s Brad Miska, who had a giant function in bringing Damien Leone’s creation to large audiences, can also be among the many govt producers.
In keeping with the commerce, Silent Night time, Lethal Night time is aiming for a 2025 theatrical launch. A November-December run would make seasonal sense—although Halloween timing would additionally work: Terrifier 3, that includes Artwork the Clown’s personal holly jolly misadventures, hit screens in mid-October.
The unique Silent Night time, Lethal Night time is a few child named Billy who witnesses his dad and mom’ homicide by the hands of a Santa suit-clad killer, then grows as much as change into… a Santa suit-clad killer. It spawned a number of sequels (half two is responsible for the notorious “Rubbish day!” meme), although later collection entries are extra of the “in identify solely” selection. Within the ’80s, a slasher movie that includes Santa Claus as a murderous maniac was seen as outrageously stunning, and the movie was fairly controversial. That’s not more likely to occur this time round, particularly in a post-Terrifier 3 world.
There’s no phrase on form Nelson’s model would possibly take—hopefully he retains the nightmare-inducing grandfather character within the story—however Deadline’s quote from him greater than conveys his pleasure.
“The chance to work with producers concerned with the unique Silent Night time, Lethal Night time and to accomplice with the Terrifier 3 workforce is an honor,” he informed the commerce. “I’ll always remember strolling into the video retailer on the mini mall after I was 5 and seeing that poster for the unique movie. I used to be in awe and began imagining what horrifying issues would occur. To be part of the movie’s legacy a few years later is insane! I’m wanting ahead to getting manufacturing underway, and unleashing my new tackle this compelling story. Billy is again!”
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