Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- grim
- gory
- darkly comic
- halloween night
- holiday horror marathon
What critics said
Critics found the remake formulaic and uneven, but some appreciated its inventive gore, dark humor, cinematography, and balance of horror and comedy.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The killer disguises himself as Santa Claus and attacks townspeople during Christmas Eve celebrations.
The plot keywords and critical reception emphasize gore, fire, electrocution, a woodchipper, and axe murders.
Critics specifically noted the balance between horror and comedy, dark humor, and Malcolm McDowell's humorous performance.
Sheriff Cooper and Deputy Aubrey Bradimore investigate a series of Christmas Eve killings in a remote Midwestern town.
Films like Silent Night, and why
Silent Night, Deadly Night
shares Christmas-themed slasher violence, dark humor, and a costumed killer premise
Black Christmas
shares holiday horror, serial-killer suspense, and inventive seasonal kills
Krampus
shares tongue-in-cheek slasher mayhem, grotesque practical effects, and comic shock value
Movie Details
- Director
- Steven C. Miller
- Release Date
- 2012-11-30
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Rating
- 5.2 / 10 (339)
Cast
- Malcolm McDowell
- Jaime King
- Donal Logue
- Ellen Wong
- Lisa Marie
- Courtney-Jane White
- Cortney Palm
- John B. Lowe
- Rick Skene
- Brendan Fehr
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- 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 about?
- A remote Midwestern town's Christmas Eve festivities become a blood-soaked manhunt when a killer Santa stalks its citizens.
- What is Silent Night like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Silent Night as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Silent Night violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Silent Night as graphic.
- What did critics think of Silent Night?
- Critics found the remake formulaic and uneven, but some appreciated its inventive gore, dark humor, cinematography, and balance of horror and comedy.
- Which films are like Silent Night?
- Films with a similar feel include Silent Night, Deadly Night, Black Christmas, and Krampus.
- How long is Silent Night?
- Silent Night runs 94 minutes.
- Where can I watch Silent Night?
- In United States, Silent Night is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
