Silent Night, Deadly Night Earns a 2025 Reboot from Cineverse

Silent Night, Deadly Night is officially making a comeback with a new reboot from the producers behind the successful Terrifier franchise. The project, announced by Cineverse, aims to bring a fresh take on the cult classic horror film, which originally premiered in 1984.

Mike P. Nelson, known for his work on Wrong Turn and V/H/S/85, is set to write and direct the reboot, with Nelson expressing his excitement about the opportunity to Deadline. Nelson divulges, "The opportunity to work with producers involved with the original Silent Night, Deadly Night and to partner with the Terrifier 3 team is an honor. I'll never forget walking into the video store at the mini mall when I was 5 and seeing that poster for the original film. I was in awe and started imagining what horrifying things would happen. To be a part of the film's legacy many years later is insane! I'm looking forward to getting production underway and unleashing my new take on this compelling story. Billy is back!"

Silent Night, Deadly Night Premise, and the Reboot's Release Window

The story of Silent Night, Deadly Night follows a child traumatized by witnessing his parents' murder by a man dressed as Santa Claus. Years later, the child, now an adult, dons a Santa suit himself and embarks on a bloody revenge spree. The original film was highly controversial due to its graphic violence and marketing campaign, which emphasized the killer being dressed as Santa. Despite the controversy, the film was a commercial success, outgrossing A Nightmare on Elm Street in its opening weekend. However, it was pulled from theaters shortly after its release due to protests from parents and organizations like the National Parent & Teacher Association.

The new reboot is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the story while honoring the legacy of the original film. And with the success of the Terrifier franchise, Cineverse is extremely confident that the new version of Silent Night, Deadly Night will attract both theatrical and streaming audiences.

Fans of the original film and newcomers alike can look forward to a chilling holiday experience when the reboot hits theaters in late 2025.

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