Silent Night, Bloody Night (1972)
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Duration: 85 minuten
Alternative titles: Night of the Dark Full Moon / Death House / Deathhouse
Country:
United States
Directed by: Theodore Gershuny
Stars: John Carradine, Mary Woronov and Patrick O'Neal
IMDb score:
5,2 (5.600)
Releasedate: 1 November 1972
Silent Night, Bloody Night plot
"The mansion… the madness… the maniac… no escape."
Charlie Towman inherits a dilapidated house near a quiet village. When Towman learns that a number of gruesome murders have been committed in the house, he sets out to investigate. Unfortunately, the investigation brings back some bad memories for the villagers and they refuse to help Towman.
Actors and actresses
John Carter
Jeffrey Butler
Diane Adams
Ingrid
Charlie Towman
Mayor Adams
Tess Howard
Sheriff Bill Mason
Wilfred Butler (1929)
Wilfred Butler (voice)
Reviews & comments
jordandejong
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- 4775 messages
- 1433 votes
As mentioned earlier, the film does indeed bear some resemblance to Black Christmas (1974), but in terms of quality, it cannot match that Christmas horror classic. Night of the Dark Full Moon (better known as Silent Night, Bloody Night) suffers from a lack of craftsmanship, a very sluggish pace, mediocre characters, and very poor acting.
The first half-hour literally makes a bid for the title of dullest film ever. It is truly impossible to get moving, and even the actors speak at a pace as if it is being played in slow motion. Then, suddenly, there is a pretty gruesome murder, and you are wide awake for a moment. From that murder scene onwards, the quality remains slightly higher. The pace is still far too slow at times, but the scenes with the killer himself (whether he is making a breathless phone call or working someone over with an axe) are very atmospheric. A decent ending too, where everything becomes clear.
Not a masterpiece.. Especially in the beginning, it is very dull and the cast really doesn't do a great job. Still, the scenes with the killer are quite enjoyable. In that respect, this movie is worth the effort for those looking for some obscure 70s stuff.
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Noodless
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- 10095 messages
- 6206 votes
It looks like a simple slasher, but this film actually has a bit more to offer. The story's premise is good and manages to surprise the viewer towards the end with a well-chosen twist conveyed in an original visual way. The flashback clarifying the entire story looks just like a clip from the silent film era: ugly, gray-tinted images. However, the film remains somewhat vague at times regarding the various characters and family ties. The film requires some patience due to the slow build-up, and the moment of the first kill in the house reinforces the tension. You shouldn't expect better kills after that. Decent. 6/10
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clubsport
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- 4172 messages
- 7166 votes
Despite this being supposed to be a horror slasher, there is little to no suspense in the story, and the plot is made far too complicated to find any logic in it.
And that shootout at the end? What was that good for?
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