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Black Christmas (1974)

โ€œIf this picture doesn't make your skin crawl... it's on TOO TIGHT.โ€

7.0/10 ยท 983 votes 1h 38m r ThrillerHorrorCrimeMystery

#14 of 22 films from 1974 #671 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Bob Clark ยท Written by Roy Moore

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Overview

As the residents of the Pi Kappa Sigma sorority house prepare for the festive season, a stranger begins to harass them with a series of obscene phone calls.

Cast

Olivia Husseyas Jess
John Saxonas Lt. Fuller
Andrea Martinas Phyl
Marian Waldmanas Mrs. Mac
Margot Kidderas Barb
Keir Dulleaas Peter
James Edmondas Mr. Harrison
Doug McGrathas Sargeant Nash
Lynne Griffinas Clare
Art Hindleas Chris
Michael Rapportas Patrick
Leslie Carlsonas Graham
Martha Gibsonas Mrs. Quaife
John Rutteras Laughing Detective

Facts

Release dateOctober 11, 1974
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) โ€” shorter as the 1974 average of 117 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$686,000
Box office$4,000,000 (5.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0071222

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Questions

How long is Black Christmas?
Black Christmas runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is Black Christmas worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 983 votes, which places it #14 of 22 films released in 1974 in this index (top 41%) and #671 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Black Christmas?
Black Christmas was directed by Bob Clark. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Christmas Story (1983), Porky's (1981).
Who stars in Black Christmas?
Olivia Hussey as Jess; John Saxon as Lt. Fuller; Andrea Martin as Phyl; Marian Waldman as Mrs. Mac; Margot Kidder as Barb; Keir Dullea as Peter.
What is Black Christmas rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Black Christmas?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/53221.

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