Silent Night Deadly Night 4: Initiation
A reporter’s probe into a fiery death uncovers an Isis-worshipping cult seeking to crown her through grotesque supernatural rites.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Extreme
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- disturbing
- surreal
- grotesque
- late night horror marathon
- halloween viewing
What critics said
Critics found the film unusually imaginative and disturbing in its practical effects, while also faulting its poor quality and detachment from the earlier series entries.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film features slime-covered devil-worms, insects, gore, castration imagery, and other heavily practical grotesque effects.
Kim's investigation uncovers a cult devoted to the Egyptian goddess Isis that seeks to make her its queen.
The story places occult violence, sacrifice, and grotesque supernatural imagery within the Silent Night holiday franchise context.
Reporter Kim follows the unexplained death of a woman who catches fire and jumps from a building, leading her toward the cult.
Films like Silent Night Deadly Night 4: Initiation, and why
Halloween III: Season of the Witch
surreal cult horror, occult conspiracy, and graphic practical effects
The Fly
insect imagery, grotesque transformation, and disturbing practical body horror
The Witches
occult ritual, female-centered supernatural danger, and graphic horror imagery
Movie Details
- Director
- Brian Yuzna
- Release Date
- 1990-11-21
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Rating
- 4.2 / 10 (94)
Cast
- Maud Adams
- Tommy Hinkley
- Allyce Beasley
- Clint Howard
- Neith Hunter
- Marjean Holden
- Jeanne Bates
- Laurel Lockhart
- Ben Slack
- Conan Yuzna
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Silent Night Deadly Night 4: Initiation about?
- A reporter’s probe into a fiery death uncovers an Isis-worshipping cult seeking to crown her through grotesque supernatural rites.
- What is Silent Night Deadly Night 4: Initiation like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Silent Night Deadly Night 4: Initiation as brisk, its intensity as extreme and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Silent Night Deadly Night 4: Initiation violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Silent Night Deadly Night 4: Initiation as graphic.
- What did critics think of Silent Night Deadly Night 4: Initiation?
- Critics found the film unusually imaginative and disturbing in its practical effects, while also faulting its poor quality and detachment from the earlier series entries.
- Which films are like Silent Night Deadly Night 4: Initiation?
- Films with a similar feel include Halloween III: Season of the Witch, The Fly, and The Witches.
- How long is Silent Night Deadly Night 4: Initiation?
- Silent Night Deadly Night 4: Initiation runs 87 minutes.
- Where can I watch Silent Night Deadly Night 4: Initiation?
- In United States, Silent Night Deadly Night 4: Initiation is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
