Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025)
Genre: Horror
Duration: 96 minuten
Country:
France / Canada / United States
Directed by: Mike P. Nelson
Stars: Rohan Campbell, Ruby Modine and Mark Acheson
IMDb score:
6,2 (5.465)
Releasedate: 11 December 2025
Silent Night, Deadly Night plot
"Santa’s gonna slay."
As a child, Billy Chapman witnessed the murder of his parents by a man in a Santa suit. Now an adult, Billy is still haunted by trauma and fueled by a twisted sense of justice. As Christmas Eve approaches, Billy dons a Santa suit of his own and turns a small town into his newest hunting ground, where the naughty and the wicked pay the ultimate price.
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Actors and actresses
Billy Chapman
Pamela Sims
Charlie (Shotgun Santa)
Dean Sims
Max Benedict
Young Billy
Geoffrey Chapman
Elroy (The Snatcher)
Harold
Delphine Anderson
Reviews & comments
Shadowed
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- 11421 messages
- 6719 votes
More or less the perfect tribute to the entire SNDN series. A film that not only stays true to the classic slasher influences but also explores the series' more imaginative angles. Director Mike P. Nelson proves he's truly made for this genre, delivering a series of powerful kills, an atmospheric Christmas setting, and a unique atmosphere that makes it entirely his own. In principle, all sorts of elements are perfectly interwoven, but the somewhat uncontrolled buildup and the occasionally bloodless kills are a shame. The scene in which Rohan Campbell takes on a whole room full of Nazis should have been much grander and more grotesque. Otherwise, it's a very fine reworking of the source material and arguably the best this series has to offer.
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filmkul
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- 2511 messages
- 2272 votes
A powerful horror film with a touch of drama. It's a remake of the 80s film with an original story. The execution is well-executed. The film is well-structured with some striking flashbacks that develop the protagonist's character. What follows is a successful blend of light romantic drama and a compelling, sometimes suspenseful slasher, with no qualms about brutal violence. Besides this, the film also contains plenty of humor. The acting is excellent. Visually, the film is also a success. 3.5/4.0
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Theunissen
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- 12279 messages
- 5519 votes
"Silent Night, Deadly Night" attempts to revive the original's notorious cult status, but only partially succeeds. The film opts for a grittier and more serious tone than previous installments, which initially works quite well. The cinematography is dark and chilly, befitting the wintry setting and the violent atmosphere. However, the pacing is uneven: some scenes drag, while others are rushed. Lead actor Rohan Campbell delivers a solid, but not particularly memorable, performance.
The screenplay lacks subtlety and relies too often on shock value rather than suspense. The most talked-about moment is undoubtedly the brutal massacre at a secret Nazi meeting. This scene is graphic, violent, and clearly intended to shock, but narratively feels somewhat gratuitous. While the moral stance is clearly anti-Nazi, the scene is drawn out so much that it feels more exploitative than meaningful. For some viewers, this moment will be cathartic; for others, it will simply be "too much."
The horror elements alternate between effective and predictable. Practical effects are a plus, but the soundtrack adds little to the suspense. As a modern slasher, the film is competent, but lacks a real identity of its own. Fans of the genre will likely have a good time, but won't be truly surprised.
All in all, "Silent Night, Deadly Night" is a close call: not bad, not special, and interesting mainly for its controversial choices.
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