Silent Night, Bloody Night - 1974
Directed by Theodore Gershuny - MPAA Rating: Restricted
a film review by DAW
[Rating: 4/5]
It is made very clear that there is something strange going on at the old Butler house. When Jeffery shows up at the house 
of the mayor's daughter (Diane), it is soon made clear that either he is connected to the murders or their is a maniac on the lose. When they find out that a mental patient has escaped from a local asylum, he might just be the answer they are looking for. After some strange and eerie phone calls, Diane finds that appearances can be deceiving and that people's histories can come back to haunt them!
of the mayor's daughter (Diane), it is soon made clear that either he is connected to the murders or their is a maniac on the lose. When they find out that a mental patient has escaped from a local asylum, he might just be the answer they are looking for. After some strange and eerie phone calls, Diane finds that appearances can be deceiving and that people's histories can come back to haunt them!This is a great film which is often overlooked by the casual viewer. It has an older feel to it but a solid story, good amount of gore, and 
a great twist at the end. The atmosphere of the film is creepy, and the look of the film stock adds a wonderful little touch of grime, which improves the viewing experience.
a great twist at the end. The atmosphere of the film is creepy, and the look of the film stock adds a wonderful little touch of grime, which improves the viewing experience.The title is obviously a nod to the Christmas song "Silent Night"and the version of the song that is used in this film is veryhaunting. Sometimes it is in the background, and other times the characters are humming or singing the tune. This reviewer would put this in with other Christmas slashers, such as Black Christmas and Don't Open 'Till Christmas. The main difference being that the Christmas holiday is very downplayed in this film.
written by DAW for openfilmden.com and openflimden.blogspot.com
