Black Christmas (Original title)Silent Night, Bloody Night (Alternative title)
Date: 1974 (Copyright)Country: CanadaDirected by: Bob Clark
Production company billing: ©1974 Film Funding Film Funding in association with Vision IV presents Produced in co-operation with Canadian Film Development Corporation and Famous Players
Synopsis: Suspense thriller that takes place at Christmas and involves the residents of sorority house, Sigma Lamba Chi.
Genre: Horror
Subjects: Sororities, Homicide, Christmas
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: LEYLAND, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n176 February 2004 Page: 135
Title: RwdAuthor: [MD] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Fangoria n201 April 2001 Page: 67
Title: BLACK CHRISTMASAuthor: GINGOLD, Michael Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Fangoria n186 September 1999 Page: 59
Title: DVD & laser spotlightAuthor: GINGOLD, Michael Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Fangoria n159 January 1997 Pages: 13-19
Title: I'm dreaming of a Black ChristmasAuthor: BEARDEN, Keith Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with the makers of BLACK CHRISTMAS
In: Fangoria v7 n65 July 1987 Page: 18
Title: The Video Eye of Dr. CyclopsArticle type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n3 20 Sep 1975 Page: 15
Title: [Screen International - n3 20 Sep 1975: no known title]Language: English
In: Films Illustrated v5 n51 November 1975 Page: 104
Title: [Films Illustrated - v5 n51 November 1975: no known title]Language: English
In: New Canadian Film n29/30 Feb/Mar 1975 Page: 26
Title: [New Canadian Film - n29/30 Feb/Mar 1975: no known title]Language: English
In: Séquences n80 April 1975 Pages: 26-27
Title: [Séquences - n80 April 1975: no known title]Language: French
In: Cinema Canada v3 n24 Dec/Jan 1975/76 Page: 78
Title: [Cinema Canada - v3 n24 Dec/Jan 1975/76: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming v22 n3 December 1975 Pages: 30-31
Title: [Films and Filming - v22 n3 December 1975: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v42 n501 October 1975 Page: 217
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v42 n501 October 1975: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v236 n27 21 May 1975 Page: 11
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v236 n27 21 May 1975: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 16 Oct 1974 Page: 16
Title: [Variety - 16 Oct 1974: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinema TV Today n10096 17 Aug 1974 Page: 12
Title: [Cinema TV Today - n10096 17 Aug 1974: no known title]Language: English
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(4)
Accessible materials to view(2)
Description: 35mm Colour Reversal PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1973BFI identifier: C-1220025
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1974BFI identifier: C-806697
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print
Film materials(4)
Description: PositiveBFI identifier: C-8500
Status: Status pending - Location of material is under review
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-511030
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1974BFI identifier: C-806697
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print
Description: 35mm Colour Reversal PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1973BFI identifier: C-1220025
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)
Date: 1974 (Copyright)Country: CanadaDirected by: Bob Clark
Production company billing: ©1974 Film Funding Film Funding in association with Vision IV presents Produced in co-operation with Canadian Film Development Corporation and Famous Players
Synopsis: Suspense thriller that takes place at Christmas and involves the residents of sorority house, Sigma Lamba Chi.
Genre: Horror
Subjects: Sororities, Homicide, Christmas
Credits
(45)
©/Production Company: Film Funding International, Presented in association with: Vision IV, Produced in co-operation with: Canadian Film Development Corporation, Famous Players, Executive Producer: Findlay Quinn, Produced by: Bob Clark, Assistant Production: Gary Goch, Co-producer: Gerry Arbeid, Associate Producer: Richard Schouten, Production Supervisor: Dave Robertson, Production Comptroller: Barry Leyland, Production Assistant: Melady Greene, Assistant Director: Tony Thatcher, Assistant Director (2nd): John Eckert, Assistant Director (3rd): Don Brough, Script Supervisor: Sandra Ulosevich, Screen Play: Roy Moore, Director of Photography: Reg Morris, Camera Operator: Bert Dunk, Assistant Camera (1st): Peter Luxford, Assistant Camera (2nd): David Petty, Gaffer: Bob Milligan, Key Grip: Carmen Mcdermaid, Stills Photographer: Bev Rockett, Editor: Stan Cole, Assistant Editor: Rick Clarke, Art Director: Karen Bromley, Property Buyer: Keath Barrie, Property Master: John 'Frenchie' Berger, Wardrobe: Debi Weldon, Ladies' Wardrobe: Pat Call Boutique, Make-up: Bill Morgan, Assistant Make-up: Kathy Southern, Hairdresser: David Beecroft, Music: Carl Zittrer, Jingle Bells/Choral Effects Performed by: The Counterpoint Singers, [The Counterpoint Singers] Conducted by: Paul Feheley, Soundman: Rod Haykin, Sound Mixer: Bill O'Neill, Dave Appleby, Boom: Herb Heritage, Sound Editor: Ken Heeley-ray, Assistant Sound Editor: Charles Owens, Patrick Drummond
Cast
(27)
Olivia Hussey (Jess), Keir Dullea (Peter), Margot Kidder (Barb), Marian Waldman (Mrs Mac), Andrea Martin (Phyl), Art Hindle (Chris), James Edmond (Mr Harrison), Lynne Griffin (Clare Harrison), Douglas McGrath (Sgt Nash), Michael Rapport (Patrick), John Saxon (Lt Fuller), Les Carlson (Graham), Martha Gibson (Mrs Quaife), John Rutter (laughing detective), Robert Warner (doctor), Syd Brown (farmer), Jack Van Evera, Les Rubie (search party), Marcia Diamond (woman), Pam Barney (Jean), Robert Hawkins (Wes), Dave Clement (Cogan), Julian Reed (Jennings), Dave Mann, John Stoneham, Danny Gain, Tom Foreman (cop)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(16)
In: Sight and Sound v14 n3 March 2004 Page: 75Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: LEYLAND, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n176 February 2004 Page: 135
Title: RwdAuthor: [MD] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Fangoria n201 April 2001 Page: 67
Title: BLACK CHRISTMASAuthor: GINGOLD, Michael Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Fangoria n186 September 1999 Page: 59
Title: DVD & laser spotlightAuthor: GINGOLD, Michael Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Fangoria n159 January 1997 Pages: 13-19
Title: I'm dreaming of a Black ChristmasAuthor: BEARDEN, Keith Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with the makers of BLACK CHRISTMAS
In: Fangoria v7 n65 July 1987 Page: 18
Title: The Video Eye of Dr. CyclopsArticle type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n3 20 Sep 1975 Page: 15
Title: [Screen International - n3 20 Sep 1975: no known title]Language: English
In: Films Illustrated v5 n51 November 1975 Page: 104
Title: [Films Illustrated - v5 n51 November 1975: no known title]Language: English
In: New Canadian Film n29/30 Feb/Mar 1975 Page: 26
Title: [New Canadian Film - n29/30 Feb/Mar 1975: no known title]Language: English
In: Séquences n80 April 1975 Pages: 26-27
Title: [Séquences - n80 April 1975: no known title]Language: French
In: Cinema Canada v3 n24 Dec/Jan 1975/76 Page: 78
Title: [Cinema Canada - v3 n24 Dec/Jan 1975/76: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming v22 n3 December 1975 Pages: 30-31
Title: [Films and Filming - v22 n3 December 1975: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v42 n501 October 1975 Page: 217
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v42 n501 October 1975: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v236 n27 21 May 1975 Page: 11
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v236 n27 21 May 1975: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 16 Oct 1974 Page: 16
Title: [Variety - 16 Oct 1974: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinema TV Today n10096 17 Aug 1974 Page: 12
Title: [Cinema TV Today - n10096 17 Aug 1974: no known title]Language: English
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(4)
Accessible materials to view(2)
Description: 35mm Colour Reversal PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1973BFI identifier: C-1220025
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1974BFI identifier: C-806697
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print
Film materials(4)
Description: PositiveBFI identifier: C-8500
Status: Status pending - Location of material is under review
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-511030
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1974BFI identifier: C-806697
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print
Description: 35mm Colour Reversal PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1973BFI identifier: C-1220025
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)