Black Christmas
“If this picture doesn't make your skin crawl... it's on TOO TIGHT.”
Synopsis
As the residents of the Pi Kappa Sigma sorority house prepare for the festive season, a stranger begins to harass them with a series of obscene phone calls.
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Official Theatrical Trailer - AGFAOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-14
Top Cast
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Olivia Hussey
Jess
Keir Dullea
Peter
Margot Kidder
Barb
John Saxon
Lt. Fuller
Marian Waldman
Mrs. Mac
Andrea Martin
Phyl
James Edmond
Mr. Harrison
Doug McGrath
Sargeant Nash
Art Hindle
Chris
Lynne Griffin
Clare
Michael Rapport
Patrick
Leslie Carlson
Graham
Martha Gibson
Mrs. Quaife
John Rutter
Laughing Detective
Robert Warner
Doctor
Sydney Brown
Farmer
Jack Van Evera
Search Party
Les Rubie
Search Party
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 20, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 12, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$686K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.83x
+$3.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Moore
- Original Score
- Carl Zittrer
- Original Title
- Black Christmas
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $686K
- Worldwide Gross
- $4M
- Production Studios
- August Films, Film Funding Ltd. of Canada, Vision IV, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Famous Players
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Clark
Roy Moore
Carl Zittrer
Reginald H. Morris
Stan Cole
Findlay Quinn, Bob Clark
Department Leadership Roster
Reginald H. Morris
Director of Photography
Bob Clark
Director
Roy Moore
Screenplay
Bob Clark
Producer
Stan Cole
Editor
Carl Zittrer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Christmas
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What is Black Christmas about?
As the residents of the Pi Kappa Sigma sorority house prepare for the festive season, a stranger begins to harass them with a series of obscene phone calls.
Who directed Black Christmas?
Black Christmas was directed by Bob Clark.
Who stars in Black Christmas?
The principal cast of Black Christmas includes Olivia Hussey, Keir Dullea, Margot Kidder, John Saxon, Marian Waldman.
When was Black Christmas released and how long is it?
Black Christmas was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Black Christmas?
Black Christmas had a reported production budget of $686K and grossed $4M at the worldwide box office (5.83 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Black Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Christmas was composed by Carl Zittrer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Christmas?
Black Christmas holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).