Black Christmas (1974) Horror Thriller Mystery
Black Christmas (1974) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Our Score: ☆ 7/10
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IMDB: ☆ 7.1/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.5/10
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Black Christmas Plot Synopsis:
It's time for Christmas break, and the sorority sisters make plans for the holiday, but the strange anonymous phone calls are beginning to put them on edge. When Clare disappears, they contact the police, who don't express much concern. Meanwhile Jess is planning to get an abortion, but boyfriend Peter is very much against it. The police finally begin to get concerned when a 13-year-old girl is found dead in the park. They set up a wiretap to the sorority house, but will they be in time to prevent a sorority girl attrition problem?
Synopsis / Plot Summary: During their Christmas break, a group of sorority girls are stalked by a stranger.
Tagline: Black Christmas will ROCK you too!
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Black Christmas Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1974 (more 1974 movies)
Awards: 3
Nominations: 2
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Language: English, Latin
Country: Canada
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Black Christmas Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 20, 1974, Blu-ray 4K: Dec 06, 2022
Writers: Roy Moore
Producers: Gerry Arbeid, Bob Clark, Findlay Quinn, Richard Schouten
Editors: Stan Cole
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Black Christmas (1974) Cast (Click to Expand)
Black Christmas Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Olivia Hussey | ... | Jess |
| Keir Dullea | ... | Peter |
| Margot Kidder | ... | Barb |
| John Saxon | ... | Lt. Ken Fuller |
| Marian Waldman | ... | Mrs. Mac |
| Andrea Martin | ... | Phyl |
| James Edmond | ... | Mr. Harrison |
| Doug McGrath | ... | Sargeant Nash (as Douglas McGrath) |
| Art Hindle | ... | Chris Hayden |
| Lynne Griffin | ... | Clare Harrison |
| Michael Rapport | ... | Patrick |
| Leslie Carlson | ... | Graham (as Les Carlson) |
| Martha Gibson | ... | Mrs. Quaife |
| John Rutter | ... | Laughing Detective |
| Robert Warner | ... | Doctor |
| Sydney Brown | ... | Farmer |
| Jack Van Evera | ... | Search Party |
| Les Rubie | ... | Search Party |
| Marcia Diamond | ... | Woman |
| Pam Barney | ... | Jean |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Olivia Hussey (b. April 17, 1951) – Jess
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 5¼" (1.66 m) - Keir Dullea (b. May 30, 1936) – Peter
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Margot Kidder, as Barb, passed away at age 69 in Liv.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - John Saxon (b. August 5, 1935) – Lt. Ken Fuller
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m) - Marian Waldman, as Mrs. Mac, passed away at age 60 in Toronto, Canada.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 3½" (1.61 m)
Also known as: Marion Waldman - Andrea Martin (b. January 15, 1947) – Phyl
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - James Edmond – Mr. Harrison
- Doug McGrath (b. April 13, 1935) – Sargeant Nash (as Douglas McGrath)
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Douglas McGrath - Art Hindle (b. July 21, 1948) – Chris Hayden
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Arthur Hindle - Lynne Griffin (b. September 17, 1952) – Clare Harrison
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m)
Also known as: Lyn Griffin - Michael Rapport – Patrick
- Leslie Carlson, as Graham (as Les Carlson), passed away at age 81 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Lesley Carlson | Les Carlson | Les Carson - Martha Gibson (b. January 14, 1939) – Mrs. Quaife
Sign: Capricorn - John Rutter (b. August 30, 1943) – Laughing Detective
Sign: Virgo - Robert Warner (b. May 24, 1937) – Doctor
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Bob Warner
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