It's going to be a bloody Christmas.
Orwo Studios, Wonderwheel Entertainment and Black Hanger Studios acquired the rights to the controversial Silent Night, Deadly Night, with plans to reboot the film for a 2022 release. The 1984 film's original producers Scott Schneid and Dennis Whitehead will produce, alongside Anthony Masi, Jake Seal, Terry Bird and Jamie R. Thompson.
Silent Night, Deadly Night follows a young man who, after witnessing the death of his parents at the hands of a man dressed as Santa, seeks revenge while wearing the same garb. The film spawned controversy for its violence and marketing campaign, which emphasized the fact that Santa was a killer in the film. The National Parent & Teacher Association petitioned to have the film banned from theaters, and various protests took place against the movie. TriStar Pictures, which distributed the project, eventually relented, pulling advertisements for the picture six days after its premiere and removing it from theaters shortly after. However, the film has developed a cult following over the years.
"The continued desire for horror content and the ongoing success of the genre meant it was the perfect time to be able to offer up this chilling revival of the iconic title, Wonderwheel Entertainment said in a statement." Masi added, "We are thrilled to be working with the original producers as well as Orwo and Black Hangar and are committed to honoring nostalgia for the original while offering surprises for new audiences to discover and embrace."
Produced by Scott Schneid and Dennis Whitehead, Silent Night, Deadly Night will premiere in 2022.
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