What is a Slasher movie?
Slasher movies are a horror subgenre known for a masked or disguised killer stalking and murdering a group of people, usually with bladed weapons. Teenagers are common targets, and the story might involve a revenge motive or a celebration (like a campout) gone wrong. Gore and suspense are key features, with a strong (often virginal) survivor emerging at the end.

Plot
Silent Night, Bloody Night: A Chilling Christmas Terror

This Christmas Eve, terror unfolds in a New England town. “Silent Night, Bloody Night” (1972) chills you as a man inherits a haunted mansion – a former asylum – unaware of its dark past. As festive carols play, a masked killer emerges, transforming the merry atmosphere into a bloodbath. A group of determined residents fight to stop the bloodshed. They face their fears and explore the mansion’s depths, where reality and insanity collide. This isn’t just a slasher. It’s a psychological dive into human darkness. Gritty realism and suspense keep you glued to the screen. With its blend of horror and drama, “Silent Night, Bloody Night” is a cult classic for a reason.

Credits
Directed by Theodore Gershuny
Screenplay by Theodore Gershuny, Jeffrey Konvitz, Ira Teller.
Produced by Ami Artzi, Jeffrey Konvitz, Lloyd Kaufman, Frank Vitale,
Starring Patrick O’Neal, James Patterson, Mary Woronov, John Carradine,
Cinematography Adam Giffard
Edited by Tom Kennedy
Music by Gershon Kingsley
Production companies Armor Films Inc. ,Cannon Productions, Jeffrey Konvitz Productions, Zora investments
Associates Distributed by Cannon Films
Release date November 17, 1972,
Running time 83 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $295,000[1]