Black Christmas
In 1974,Black Christmaswas release . A remake came out in 2006 . And this December , a third version ( the second remaking ) of this scary movie will strike theaters .
The general story is the same in all three : It is the holiday season on a college campus . Sorority sisters are tormented . People start to drop off their life . Yes , it definitely make for a thrilling and chilling tale for viewers , but how will this new moving-picture show be different ? And what nod to the original can fans require to see ? Here are the five things we know and five things we desire to see .
We Know It Comes Out On Friday The 13th
The release date for this fresh version ofBlack Christmashas been set for December 13 , 2019 . It is a holiday - theme photographic film , so it is enceinte that it is issue forth on during this month . What is even better is that that particular date occur to fall on a Friday this twelvemonth . That being articulate , interview will lead to movie theaters ( if fearless enough ) on Friday the 13th , the spookiest day of all , for watch it all fiddle out on the big silver screen and on this handsome Clarence Shepard Day Jr. . Whether it is a strike or a young woman , the team did well in landing such a perfect release day .
We Hope We Get To Hear Scary Christmas Songs
Some very interesting things can pass when Halloween and Christmas are combine within a film ; just look atThe Nightmare Before Christmas ! It has some classic songs in it that can actually be sung from October through December . And in the prevue for this newBlack Christmasmovie , viewers get to learn a sinister - sounding version of Carol of the Bells , which is a well - known strain link up with adorn trees , wrapped gifts and , now , sorority specter . If this version also diddle in the movie , that would be great . If other chilling holiday songs pop up along the path , that would be even better .
We Know It Is From Blumhouse Productions
talk of the squad behind this horror moving picture … Jason Blum is serving as the producer , and as fans of the genre know , he is the founding father ofBlumhouse Productions . This studio apartment is creditworthy for franchises likeThe PurgeandParanormal Activity , and Blum has previously worked on motion picture such asSinister , Hush , Happy Death Day , HalloweenandUs . Furthermore , Sophia Takal directed this remake , and she and Blum helped bringInto the Darkto Hulu . Black Christmashas a portion to know up to and is already getting people stimulate , with all of those previous and creepy-crawly rubric !
We Hope We Get A Good Cult Story
The trailer also gives several glimpses of what looks like acult . Now , slasher films on their own are pretty popular . And there are tons of repulsion flicks out there that focus on demonic and twisted groups , as well . With both of these elements put into this remake , it could be astonishing .
Who is in the cult ? Are they responsible for for all that is happening ? Did the trailer give too much away ? Will this be a huge part of the story or even a twist somehow ? We shall see .
We Know It Was Filmed In New Zealand
This summertime , work started on all of this in New Zealand . Specifically , locations such as Dunedin and Oamaru were used , as well as the University of Otago . Since the story takes place on a college campus , having an donnish setting was key , at least for a couple of exterior shooter . From the lecture G. Stanley Hall and the main building to the iconic sorority houses , there are , have been and will be several shots of an actual campus inBlack Christmas . And when it add up to this second remaking , the public can know that this university , in Dunedin , Otago , New Zealand , played a part .
We Hope We Get Easter Eggs
The original cast , from the year 1974 , include a couple of stars who come along in some pop horror pic : John Saxon was inA Nightmare on Elm Street , Olivia Hussey was inIt , and Margot Kidder was inThe Amityville Horror(and wasLois Lane ) . The second remaking ’s cast , from 2006 , also included stars who have been in some known scary thing : Katie Cassidy was inWhen a Stranger Calls , Mary Elizabeth Winstead was in10 Cloverfield Lane , and Oliver Hudson was inScream Queens . Any reference book or cameo coming into court would be greatly appreciated !
We Know It Stars Some Familiar Faces
The cast for this new motion-picture show includes Aleyse Shannon , Simon Mead , Brittany O’Grady , Caleb Eberhardt and Lily Donoghue , as well as two name that should be quite intimate to those who ca n’t get enough of repugnance pic and two epithet of multitude who are already familiar with acting in horror picture .
First up is Imogen Poots , who was in28 Weeks Laterin 2007,Fright Nightin 2011 , andGreen Roomin 2015 . Next is Cary Elwes who was inBram Stoker ’s Draculain 1992,Sawin 2004,Saw 3D : The Final Chapterin 2010 andStranger Thingsin 2019 .
We Hope We Get To Celebrate Sisterhood
As mentioned , the plot and the trailer for December ’s film both put an emphasis on these sorority sisters come together , so as to stand up against the bad guy ( or guys ) . It seems more and more stories of late have been doing this , since the demoiselle - in - distress figure of speech has been used and used for years and year , especially within this music genre . So , when thinking about what we really want from this second remake , we hope we do get to truly celebrate sisterhood in a real and awesome way ; bring home the bacon or lose , it is always skillful to see people get tight and stronger .
And We Know It Features Some Updated Female Stereotypes
The plot for December ’s rendering ofBlack Christmassays that , as in the yesteryear , sorority female child are being taken out by a stalker . There is a routine of a gadget , though , which the stalker and the viewers will realize : This fresh group of girls is not into playing the dupe or being the damsel in distress . No , this new trailer shows them banding together , not yield up , fight until the end and showing the world what sistership is all about ! Again , whether this ends up being a good or sorry moving-picture show , this aspect sound refreshing .
And We Hope We Get A Good Movie
And last but not least , permit ’s just hope it is good ! raw horror film are released all the time , whether on TV , through a streaming service or in the theater . It may be a brand - new floor , a remake , a retelling , a prequel or something inspired by lots of past deeds . There are classics that ca n’t be beat , advanced - 24-hour interval hits that impressed many , some o.k. - ish flick and then several that just did not do anything for any of us at all . So , perhaps , with this third moving picture and this second remaking ofBlack Christmascoming out … maybe third time ’s the charm , making it the best one yet .
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