Silent Night, Bloody Night (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1972, Silent Night, Bloody Night is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Theodore Gershuny, running about 85 minutes. “The mansion… the madness… the maniac… no escape.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On Christmas Eve 1950, Wilfred Butler dies in a burning accident outside his mansion in East Willard, Massachusetts. The residence is bequeathed to his grandson, Jeffrey. Twenty years later, lawyer John Carter arrives in East Willard on Christmas Eve with his assistant and mistress Ingrid, having been charged by Jeffrey (now registered as a patient in a mental asylum) to sell the house. The house, the town, even Jeffrey himself — all hold dark secrets that will be brought to light.
Who’s in it. Silent Night, Bloody Night stars Patrick O'Neal as John Carter, James Patterson as Jeffrey Butler, Mary Woronov as Diane Adams and Astrid Heeren as Ingrid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Silent Night, Bloody Night has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silent Night, Bloody Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silent Night, Bloody Night tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silent Night, Bloody Night (1972)?
- In US, Silent Night, Bloody Night is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Silent Night, Bloody Night worth watching?
- Silent Night, Bloody Night holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silent Night, Bloody Night?
- Silent Night, Bloody Night stars Patrick O'Neal, James Patterson, Mary Woronov, Astrid Heeren and John Carradine.
- When was Silent Night, Bloody Night released?
- Silent Night, Bloody Night was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.