Silent Night, Deadly Night
“He knows when you've been naughty.”
Synopsis
After a man dressed as Santa Claus brutally murders Billy Chapman's parents, little Billy then endures the cruelty of a sadistic nun at his orphanage. Years later, when adult Billy has to fill in for an absent in-store Santa, his childhood trauma brings him to the breaking point.
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Top Cast
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Robert Brian Wilson
Billy at 18
Lilyan Chauvin
Mother Superior
Gilmer McCormick
Sister Margaret
Charles Dierkop
Killer Santa
Toni Nero
Pamela
Randy Stumpf
Andy
Linnea Quigley
Denise
Britt Leach
Mr. Sims
Leo Geter
Tommy
Amy Styvesant
Cindy
Jonathan Best
Billy at 5
Danny Wagner
Billy at 8
Tara Buckman
Mother (Ellie)
Geoff Hansen
Father (Jim)
Will Hare
Grandpa
Eric Hart
Mr. Levitt (Storekeeper)
A. Madeline Smith
Sister Ellen
H.E.D. Redford
Captain Richards
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 1, 1986
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.34x
+$1.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles E. Sellier Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Hickey, Paul Caimi
- Original Score
- Perry Botkin Jr.
- Original Title
- Silent Night, Deadly Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Budget
- $1.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Slayride
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles E. Sellier Jr.
Michael Hickey, Paul Caimi
Perry Botkin Jr.
Henning Schellerup
Michael Spence
Ira Barmak
Department Leadership Roster
Henning Schellerup
Director of Photography
Michael Spence
Editor
Perry Botkin Jr.
Original Music Composer
Michael Hickey
Writer
Charles E. Sellier Jr.
Director
Frank L. Bare II
Stunt Coordinator
Ira Barmak
Producer
Dian Perryman
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silent Night, Deadly Night
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What is Silent Night, Deadly Night about?
After a man dressed as Santa Claus brutally murders Billy Chapman's parents, little Billy then endures the cruelty of a sadistic nun at his orphanage. Years later, when adult Billy has to fill in for an absent in-store Santa, his childhood trauma brings him to the breaking point.
Who directed Silent Night, Deadly Night?
Silent Night, Deadly Night was directed by Charles E. Sellier Jr..
Who stars in Silent Night, Deadly Night?
The principal cast of Silent Night, Deadly Night includes Robert Brian Wilson, Lilyan Chauvin, Gilmer McCormick, Charles Dierkop, Toni Nero.
When was Silent Night, Deadly Night released and how long is it?
Silent Night, Deadly Night was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What was the box office and production budget of Silent Night, Deadly Night?
Silent Night, Deadly Night had a reported production budget of $1.1M and grossed $2.5M at the worldwide box office (2.34 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Silent Night, Deadly Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Silent Night, Deadly Night was composed by Perry Botkin Jr..
What is the age rating and content advisory for Silent Night, Deadly Night?
Silent Night, Deadly Night holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).