Terrifier 3was an instant hit at the box position — just the former winner for the low-down - budget , gleefully gory horror enfranchisement , which has ( presumably ) at least one more film on the way . ButTerrifierseries distributer Cineverse is also looking for the next grim breakout , and it ’s turning to a 1980s franchise that ’s ripe for a revival , particularly since likeTerrifier 3 , it revolves around a psychotic Santa Claus : Silent Night , Deadly Night .
Deadlinehad the scoop on theSilent Night , Deadly Nightreboot , report that it will be pen and directed by Mike P. Nelson . Nelson is no alien to dealership revivals ; he directed the2021Wrong Turnreboot , an entertaining entry in a franchise that had otherwise run out of steam . He also wrote and channelise the intersecting “ No Wake ” and “ Ambrosia ” segments ofV / H / S/85 , which means he ’s responsible for one of theV / H / Sseries ’ most startling twirl — no small feat .
The newSilent Night , Deadly Nightwill have the executive producers of the 1984 original on board for lend authenticity;Terrifier 3‘s Brad Miska , who had a big role in bringing Damien Leone ’s creation to wide hearing , is also among the executive manufacturer .
Art the Clown spreads holiday cheer in Terrifier 3. Image: Jesse Korman/Dark Age Cinema
agree to the trade , Silent Night , Deadly Nightis aim for a 2025 theatrical waiver . A November - December run would make seasonal mother wit — though Halloween timing would also work : Terrifier 3 , sport Art the Clown ’s own holly jolly misadventure , hit screens in mid - October .
The originalSilent Night , Deadly Nightis about a fry named Billy who see his parent ’ slaying at the hands of a Santa cause - apparel killer , then grows up to become … a Santa suit - invest killer . Itspawned several sequels(part two is to blame for the infamous “ Garbage 24-hour interval ! ” meme ) , though later serial publication entries are more of the “ in name only ” potpourri . In the ’ 80s , a slasher movie featuring Santa Claus as a homicidal maniac was realise as outrageously scandalous , and the film was quite controversial . That ’s not likely to happen this metre around , especially in a post - Terrifier 3world .
There ’s no word on form Nelson ’s version might take — hopefully he keep the nightmare - inducing grandfather fictitious character in the story — but Deadline ’s quote from him more than conveys his excitement .
“ The opportunity to work with producers involved with the originalSilent Night , Deadly Nightand to partner with theTerrifier 3team is an honor , ” he say the business deal . “ I ’ll never forget walking into the video stock at the mini mall when I was five and seeing that poster for the original film . I was in awe and started imagining what dismay things would happen . To be a part of the cinema ’s bequest many years later is insane ! I ’m looking forward to get product afoot , and unleash my new take on this compelling story . Billy is back ! ”
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