Review of Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) by Brendan C — 10 Nov 2012

A Well-Low-Budget-made, yet controversial slasher film, made for horror fans and any adult who wanted to see a good horror film during the Holidays.

This review of Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) was written by Brendan C on 10 Nov 2012.

Silent Night, Deadly Night has generally received mixed reviews.

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