Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!
“When your nightmare ends, the real terror begins!”
Synopsis
Ricky Caldwell, the notorious 'Killer Santa Claus', awakens from a six-year coma after being kept alive on life-support by a slightly crazed doctor experimenting with ESP and other special abilities. Ricky targets a young, clairvoyant blind woman, named Laura, whom is traveling with her brother Chris, and his girlfriend Jerri to their grandmother's house for Christmas Eve, and Ricky decides to go after her, leaving a trail of dead bodies in his wake.
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Silent Night Deadly Night 3 (1989) - Home Video Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-28
Top Cast
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Richard Beymer
Dr. Newbury
Bill Moseley
Ricky
Samantha Scully
Laura
Eric DaRe
Chris
Laura Harring
Jerri
Elizabeth Hoffman
Granny
Robert Culp
Lt. Connely
Richard C. Adams
Santa
Melissa Hellman
Dr. Newbury's Assistant
Isabel Cooley
Hospital Receptionist
Leonard Mann
Laura's Psychiatrist
Carlos Palomino
Truck Driver
Marc Dietrich
Gas Station Attendant
Jim Ladd
Newscaster
Richard N. Gladstein
Detective
Tamela Song
Nurse
Michael Ameen
Coroner
Dave Mount Jr.
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monte Hellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Rex Weiner
- Original Score
- J. Steven Soles
- Original Title
- Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Quiet Films Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monte Hellman
Rex Weiner, Arthur Gorson, Monte Hellman
J. Steven Soles
Josep M. Civit
Ed Rothkowitz
Ronna B. Wallace, Arthur Gorson, Richard N. Gladstein
Department Leadership Roster
Ed Rothkowitz
Editor
Rawn Hutchinson
Stunt Coordinator
Monte Hellman
Director
Rex Weiner
Screenplay
Josep M. Civit
Director of Photography
Phillip G. Thomas
Production Design
Arthur Gorson
Producer
J. Steven Soles
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!
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What is Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out! about?
Ricky Caldwell, the notorious 'Killer Santa Claus', awakens from a six-year coma after being kept alive on life-support by a slightly crazed doctor experimenting with ESP and other special abilities. Ricky targets a young, clairvoyant blind woman, named Laura, whom is traveling with her brother Chris, and his girlfriend Jerri to their grandmother's house for Christmas Eve, and Ricky decides to go after her, leaving a trail of dead bodies in his wake.
Who directed Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!?
Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out! was directed by Monte Hellman.
Who stars in Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!?
The principal cast of Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out! includes Richard Beymer, Bill Moseley, Samantha Scully, Eric DaRe, Laura Harring.
When was Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out! released and how long is it?
Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out! was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out! was composed by J. Steven Soles.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!?
Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out! holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).