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Black Christmas
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R,1hr 33min
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December 20, 1974
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Warner Bros. Pictures
Synopsis: Although this Canadian production saw its widest U.S. cable TV distribution in the early '80s (primarily under the title Stranger in the House) to capitalize on the phenomenal success of Halloween and its offspring, this effective suspense-thriller actually predates John Carpenter's film by four years. The story involves a dangerous psychopath hiding out in the attic of a sorority house who torments a small group of pretty young sisters (including Olivia Hussey and Margot Kidder) who are staying ... Full Synopsis
Critics' Reviews
Often recognized as the first modern slasher film (whose title could arguably go to Mario Bava's Bay of Blood), Bob Clark's seminal horror classic Black Christmas is a chilling tale that ranks up there with the best of the genre, even if it's not as well known as its contemporaries. With genuine characters that defy latter-day splatter stereotypes and a risqué abortion subplot added into the mix, the ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Jess, Jessica Bradford
Peter, Peter Smythe
Barb, Barbie Coard
Phyl, Phyllis Carlson
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"Black Christmas" (Dimension Films)
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