Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4
“If I die before I wake... thank you.”
Synopsis
A reporter investigating the bizarre death of a woman who leaped from a building in flames finds herself mixed up in a cult of witches who are making her part of their sacrificial ceremony during the Christmas season.
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Top Cast
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Maud Adams
Fima
Tommy Hinkley
Hank
Allyce Beasley
Janice
Clint Howard
Ricky
Neith Hunter
Kim
Marjean Holden
Jane
Jeanne Bates
Katherine
Laurel Lockhart
Ann
Ben Slack
Gus
Conan Yuzna
Lonnie
Hugh Fink
Jeff
Richard N. Gladstein
Woody
Reggie Bannister
Eli
Glen Chin
Jo the Butcher
Ilsa Setzoil
Li
David Wells
Dective Burt
Dani Klein
Woman in Bookstore
Ashley
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Yuzna
- Screenplay & Story
- Woody Keith
- Original Score
- Richard Band
- Original Title
- Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Silent Films Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Yuzna
Woody Keith, Barbara Karp, S.J. Smith, Arthur Gorson, Brian Yuzna
Richard Band
Al McFarland, Philip Holahan
Peter Teschner
Ronna B. Wallace, Richard N. Gladstein
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Lesco
Stunt Coordinator
Gilbert Mercier
Production Design
Philip Holahan
Director of Photography
Peter Teschner
Editor
Woody Keith
Screenplay
Richard N. Gladstein
Producer
Brian Yuzna
Director
Richard Band
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
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 Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4
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What is Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4 about?
A reporter investigating the bizarre death of a woman who leaped from a building in flames finds herself mixed up in a cult of witches who are making her part of their sacrificial ceremony during the Christmas season.
Who directed Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4?
Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4 was directed by Brian Yuzna.
Who stars in Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4?
The principal cast of Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4 includes Maud Adams, Tommy Hinkley, Allyce Beasley, Clint Howard, Neith Hunter.
When was Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4 released and how long is it?
Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4 was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4 was composed by Richard Band.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4?
Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4 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.).