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Hallmark Horror: Silent Night Reimagined for Holiday Thrills

10/14/2025

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Director Mike P. Nelson reimagines Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) as a Hallmark-style horror, balancing a fun twist with honoring the original.
The film stars Rohan Campbell as Billy and Ruby Modine as Pamela, centering their love amid horror.
Fantastic Fest premiered the film, and critics gave positive reviews, yielding an 85% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
The movie will hit theaters on December 12, 2025, timed for the holiday season.

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Story summary

Director Mike P. Nelson reimagines Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) as a Hallmark-style horror, balancing a fun twist with honoring the original.
The film stars Rohan Campbell as Billy and Ruby Modine as Pamela, centering their love amid horror.
Fantastic Fest premiered the film, and critics gave positive reviews, yielding an 85% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
The movie will hit theaters on December 12, 2025, timed for the holiday season.