In a blasphemic turn of events, we've covered two Christmas-themed releases only two days into October... The first being The Nights Before Christmas, which will be playing at this month's FrightFest, and we've now learned of an upcoming Silent Night, Deadly Night Blu-ray release.
On November 9th, 101 Films will present a double serving of Yuletide terror for Title 017 on their Black Label line! Highly controversial upon release in 1984, Silent Night, Deadly Night is coming to Blu-ray for the first time in the UK, featuring both the original theatrical cut of the film and the extended cut with standard definition inserts. Also included in this Limited Edition set is 1987 sequel Silent Night, Deadly Night: Part 2!
Special Features Include:
Limited edition booklet, includes Silent Night, Festive Fright by Sarah Appleton and Santa’s Watching, Santa’s Creeping – An interview with Morgan Ames
Rigid slipcase packaging featuring newly-commissioned artwork by Keith Robinson
Silent Night, Deadly Night:
DISC ONE: Theatrical Version:
4K scan of the original camera negative
R-Rated Theatrical Trailer & VHS Trailer
TV Spots
Radio Spot
DISC TWO: Extended Unrated Version:
4K scan of the original camera negative with standard definition inserts
Slay Bells Ring: The Story of Silent Night, Deadly Night – Featuring interviews with writer Michael Hickey, co-executive producers Scott J. Schneid and Dennis Whitehead, editor/second unit director Michael Spence, composer Perry Botkin and actor Robert Brian Wilson
Oh Deer! – An interview with Linnea Quigley
Christmas in July – Silent Night, Deadly Night Locations – Then and Now
Audio commentary with actor Robert Brian Wilson and co-executive producer Scott J. Schneid
Audio commentary with Michael Hickey, Perry Botkin, Scott J. Schneid and Michael Spence
Audio interview with director Charles E. Sellier, Jr. from Deadpit Radio (Extended Version)
Santa’s Stocking of Outrage
Poster and Still Gallery
"Young Billy witnesses his parents getting killed by a man dressed as Santa Claus after being warned by his senile grandpa that Santa punishes those who are naughty. Now 18 and out of the orphanage, Billy takes on the role of Santa himself, embarking on a yuletide rampage to "punish the naughty". Santa Claus is coming to town, and this time he’s got an axe!"
Silent Night, Deadly Night: Part 2:
2K Scan of an archival theatrical print
Audio commentary with director Lee Harry, and actors Eric Freeman and James Newman
Slay Bells Ring Again: The Story of Silent Night, Deadly Night 2 – Featuring interviews with co-writer/director Lee Harry, Actors Eric Freeman, James Newman, Elizabeth Kaitan, Darrel Guilbeau and Kenny McCabe, and makeup effects artist Christopher Biggs
Garbage Days Are Here Again – A Look at the Film’s Locations
Ricky Today – A short film featuring a 2018 interview with Ricky Caldwell
I Don’t Sleep – An extended interview with makeup effects artist Christopher Biggs
Audio commentary by co-writer/director Lee Harry, co-writer Joseph H. Earle, and actor James Newman
Theatrical Trailer
"Four years after the events of Silent Night Deadly Night, Ricky Caldwell is being held in a mental hospital, having followed in his brother Billy’s footsteps and committed a series of murders. Hell bent on avenging his brother’s death, Ricky sets out to continue the family tradition of Christmas carnage."
If your pre-order from the 101 Films store, you'll receive a pack of 4 Silent Night, Deadly Night Christmas cards.
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