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Black Christmas
Created byA. Roy Moore
Original workBlack Christmas (1974)
Films and television
Film(s)List of films

Black Christmas is a Canadian-American horror film series that comprises three standalone slasher films, as well as a novelization. The original film has gained a large cult following and is credited as being one of the first slasher films, inspiring many others, including the critically acclaimed hit Halloween (1978). The series centers around a serial killer that stalks and murders a group of sorority sisters. The 1974 film follows the character of Jess Bradford as she and her sorority sisters begin receiving threatening phone calls from an unknown stalker. The 2006 film explores the background and motivation for the killer and his family. The 2019 film completely abandons the first two films' killer storyline, instead focusing on a new set of characters and killers.

Billy, Jess, and Mrs. MacHenry are the only characters to appear in more than one film.

Films[edit]

FilmU.S.
release date
DirectorWriter(s)Producer(s)
Black ChristmasOctober 11, 1974Bob ClarkA. Roy MooreBob Clark
Black X-MasDecember 25, 2006Glen MorganMarty Adelstein, Dawn Parouse, Victor Solnick, Steve Hoban, James Wong, and Glen Morgan
Black ChristmasDecember 13, 2019Sophia TakalApril Wolf and Sophia TakalJason Blum, Ben Cosgrove, and Adam Hendricks

Overview[edit]

Black Christmas (1974)[edit]

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The first in the series was the 1974 Canadian slasher film, Black Christmas (1974), which was directed by Bob Clark, and based on a screenplay by A. Roy Moore.[1] Upon its release, the film was both a critical and a financial success, and has since gained cult status. The plot follows Jess Bradford, a college student who begins receiving threatening phone calls, as the women in her sorority house begin to disappear.[2]

Black X-Mas (2006)[edit]

The critically panned 2006 remake was written and directed by Glen Morgan. The story delved heavily into the mythology of Billy, whose identity and motives were only vaguely hinted at in the original film.[3] Both Morgan and producer James Wong revealed that the film suffered studio interference with Dimension executives Bob and Harvey Weinstein pushing for numerous re-writes and re-shoots to invoke more violence, which contrasted with Morgan's original vision for the film, and caused an inconsistency in tone.[4][5] Despite negative reviews and the Christmas release date causing controversy, the film was a commercial success.[6]

Black Christmas (2019)[edit]

Shortly after the release of the 2006 remake, a direct sequel to the 1974 film was in development, which would have focused solely on Olivia Hussey's character. However, the film was scrapped following the death of Clark, who was killed by a drunk driver, on April 4, 2007.[7]

In June 2019, Sophia Takal signed on to direct another remake, having previously worked with Jason Blum on his Into The Dark series for Hulu,[8] while Imogen Poots, Aleyse Shannon, Brittany O'Grady, Lily Donoghue, and Caleb Eberhardt signed on in starring roles.[9][10] That same month, Cary Elwes also joined the cast.[11]

Principal cast and characters[edit]

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CharacterFilms
Black ChristmasBlack X-MasBlack Christmas
197420062019
William 'Billy' Edward Lenz
The Moaner
Bob ClarkRobert Mann
Nick MancusoVCainan WiebeY
Agnes LenzMentionedDean Friss
Jess BradfordOlivia Hussey
Mrs. Barbara 'Mac' MacHenryMarian WaldmanAndrea Martin
Peter SmytheKeir Dullea
Barbara 'Barb' CoardMargot Kidder
Clare HarrisonLynne Griffin
Phyllis 'Phyl' CarlsonAndrea Martin
Chris HaydenArt Hindle
Lt. Kenneth FullerJohn Saxon
Sgt. NashDoug McGrath
Constance LenzKarin Konoval
Kelli PresleyKatie Cassidy
Melissa KittMichelle Trachtenberg
Heather FitzgeraldMary Elizabeth Winstead
Dana MathisLacey Chabert
Leigh ColvinKristen Cloke
Lauren HannonCrystal Lowe
Clair CrosbyLeela Savasta
Megan HelmsJessica Harmon
Eve AgnewKathleen Kole
Kyle AutryOliver Hudson
Riley StoneImogen Poots
Kris WatersonAleyse Shannon
Marty CoolidgeLily Donoghue
Professor GelsonCary Elwes

Additional crew and production details[edit]

FilmCrew/Detail
Composer(s)CinematographerEditorProduction
companies
Distributing
companies
Running timeMPAA
rating
Black ChristmasCarl ZittrerReginald H. MorrisStan ColeFilm Funding Ltd. of Canada,
Vision IV,
Canadian Film Development Corporation (CFDC),
Famous Players Film Company,
August Films
Ambassador Film Distributors,
Warner Bros. Pictures
1hr 38minsR
Black X-MasShirley WalkerRobert McLachlanChris WillinghamDimension Films,
2929 Productions,
Adelstein-Parouse Productions,
Hard Eight Pictures,
Hoban Segal Productions,
Victor Solnicki Productions,
Movie Central Network,
Corus Entertainment,
Province of British Columbia Production Services Tax Credit,
Copperhart Entertainment,
Milestone Entertainment
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer1hr 31mins
Black ChristmasWill Blair & Brooke BlairMark SchwartzbardJeff BetancourtUniversal Pictures,
Blumhouse Productions,
Divide/Conquer Productions
Universal Pictures1hr 32minsPG-13

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Reception[edit]

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Box office and financial performance[edit]

FilmBox office grossBox office rankingBudgetWorldwide
Total income
Ref.
North AmericaOther territoriesWorldwideAll time
North America
All time
worldwide
Black Christmasnot availablenot available$4,053,000not availablenot available$620,000$4,053,000[12][13]
Black X-Mas$16,273,581$5,237,270$21,510,851#4,073#5,489$9,000,000$21,510,851[14][15]
Black Christmas$10,429,730$8,100,000$18,529,730#3,746#5,162$5,000,000$18,529,730[16][17]
Totals$26,703,311$13,337,270$44,093,581$14,620,000$44,093,581

Critical and public response[edit]

FilmRotten TomatoesMetacritic
Black Christmas71% (34 reviews)[18]65/100 (9 reviews)[19]
Black X-Mas16% (64 reviews)[20]22/100 (17 reviews)[21]
Black Christmas38% (109 reviews)[22]49/100 (25 reviews)[23]

Literature[edit]

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A novelization of the 1974 film written by Lee Hays was published in 1976 by Popular Library.[24]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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  1. ^DuFort-Leavy, Lyne; Duffin, Dan (May 2005). 'Bob Clark interview - Black Christmas, A Christmas Story, Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things'. IconsofFright.com. Icons of Fright. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  2. ^Squires, John (November 11, 2016). 'How 'Halloween' Was Basically an Unofficial 'Black Christmas' Sequel'. Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  3. ^Squires, John (December 5, 2016). 'The Story Behind the Missing Scenes in the 'Black Christmas' Remake'. Bloody Disgusting!. Archived from the original on December 22, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  4. ^Vander Kaay & Fernandez-Vander Kaay 2014, pp. 168–70. sfn error: no target: CITEREFVander_KaayFernandez-Vander_Kaay2014 (help)
  5. ^'10 Movie Trailers That Lied to You'. Yahoo Movies UK. February 12, 2016. Archived from the original on August 3, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  6. ^Gurnow, Michael (December 15, 2006). 'Why I Can't Discuss Glen Morgan's New Film, Because Liberty Counsel Says It's Rude: Race, Religious Tolerance, Ethics, and Aesthetics and the 21st Century Holiday Horror Film'. The Horror Review. Archived from the original on April 17, 2008. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  7. ^''BLACK CHRISTMAS 2' After 27 Years' Really''. Ain't It Cool News. November 26, 2001. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  8. ^Rife, Katie (June 13, 2019). 'Blumhouse announces Black Christmas remake directed by Sophia Takal'. The A.V. Club. G/O Media. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
  9. ^Kroll, Justin (June 13, 2019). 'Blumhouse Remaking Cult Hit 'Black Christmas' With Imogen Poots Set to Star'. Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
  10. ^Squires, John (June 13, 2019). 'Poster: Blumhouse is Remaking 'Black Christmas' and It's Coming to Theaters THIS December!'. Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
  11. ^Evangelista, Chris (June 20, 2019). 'Blumhouse 'Black Christmas' Remake Cast Adds Cary Elwes'. /Film. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
  12. ^Black Christmas (1974) review
  13. ^'Black Christmas (1974) - Financial Information'.
  14. ^'Black Christmas (2006)'. Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  15. ^'Black Christmas (2006) - Financial Information'.
  16. ^'Black Christmas (2019)'. Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  17. ^'Black Christmas (2019)'. The Numbers. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  18. ^'Black Christmas (1974)'. Rotten Tomatoes.
  19. ^'Black Christmas'. Metacritic.
  20. ^'Black Christmas (2006)'. Rotten Tomatoes.
  21. ^'Black Christmas'. Metacritic.
  22. ^'Black Christmas (2019)'. Rotten Tomatoes.
  23. ^'Black Christmas'. Metacritic.
  24. ^Hays, Lee (1976). 'Black Christmas'. Popular Library.
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