Join James, Meagan, and Kat as we serve on the jury for Silent Night Deadly Night 2025 and deliver a unanimous Not Guilty verdict with pure enthusiasm! This episode is your ultimate holiday horror movie review, diving deep into the latest slasher film reboot, its shocking twists, and the performances that make it unforgettable.

In this episode, we cover:

• Plot Breakdown: The 2025 Silent Night Deadly Night reboot revisits the cult classic story of Billy Chapman, played by Rohan Campbell, a haunted killer-Santa driven by trauma and dark impulses. We explore how his relationship with Pamela Sims (Ruby Modine) adds emotional depth to the film's Christmas horror chaos.

• Cast and Characters: Detailed discussion on Rohan Campbell's portrayal of Billy, Ruby Modine's standout turn as Pamela, and the supporting cast who bring both terror and heart to this modern slasher.

• Themes and Tone: From psychological depth to bloody holiday thrills, we analyze how director Mike P. Nelson blends holiday horror, slasher suspense, and dark satire to elevate this reboot.

• Production and Release Insights: Filmed in the snowy landscapes of Manitoba, Canada, and premiered at Fantastic Fest before its U.S. release, this Silent Night Deadly Night 2025 review highlights why fans and critics are talking.

• Spoiler Discussion & Verdict: Spoilers included! We explain why this installment earns our enthusiastic Not Guilty verdict, covering practical effects, plot twists, and emotional beats that make this a must-watch for Christmas slasher fans.

Whether you're a fan of horror podcasts, holiday horror movies, slasher film reboots, or just love spirited discussions about cult classics, this episode is for you. Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms for your Silent Night Deadly Night 2025 review, complete with laughs, gore, and plenty of holiday cheer.

As our Holiday Horror series continues, The Film Jury turns its attention to one of the most controversial slashers of the 1980s. This week, James, Kat, and Meagan review Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984), the infamous Christmas slasher directed by Charles E. Sellier Jr. and written by Michael Hickey.

Starring Robert Brian Wilson, Lilyan Chauvin, Gilmer McCormick, and Linnea Quigley, the film follows a traumatized young man who dons a Santa suit and embarks on a murderous rampage fueled by childhood trauma, religious guilt, and a deeply confused moral message.

In this episode, the Jury pulls no punches.

We break down:
• The film's troubled production and cultural backlash
• Its reliance on shock value over storytelling
• Weak performances and inconsistent tone
• Problematic themes and exploitative execution
• Why controversy does not equal quality
• How the film became notorious despite its flaws

The Verdict:
James — Guilty
Kat — Guilty
Meagan — Guilty

FINAL JUDGMENT: Unanimous Guilty Verdict

While Silent Night, Deadly Night has earned cult infamy and a place in horror history, the Film Jury finds it fundamentally broken in execution, intent, and impact. Sometimes a movie is remembered not because it's good, but because it's loud.

Listen now as we continue our December deep dive into holiday horror, separating seasonal classics from cinematic coal.

This week, The Film Jury dives into the 1974 horror classic Black Christmas, the original slasher that helped define the genre long before Halloween or Friday the 13th. Directed by Bob Clark and written by A. Roy Moore, this cult favorite blends holiday cheer with chilling suspense, a creeping sense of dread, and some of the most iconic early slasher techniques in cinematic history.

Starring Olivia Hussey, Keir Dullea, Margot Kidder, and John Saxon, the film follows a group of sorority sisters who begin receiving terrifying phone calls and threats during the Christmas holiday. As tension mounts and murders escalate, no one is safe — and the line between safety and horror disappears.

In this episode, the Jury discusses:

• How Black Christmas influenced the modern slasher genre

• The performances of Olivia Hussey, Margot Kidder, and the ensemble cast

• Bob Clark's use of suspense, framing, and sound design to create terror

• The film's lasting legacy in holiday horror and cult cinema

• Why this classic still resonates with audiences decades later

NEW RANKING SYSTEM — Full Acquittal

• James — Not Guilty

• Kristina — Not Guilty

• Heidi — Not Guilty

The Film Jury delivers a unanimous verdict: Black Christmas (1974) remains a chilling, masterful classic that continues to haunt holiday horror fans.

Tune in for our full discussion, and see why this seminal slasher still holds up as a must-watch for horror enthusiasts.