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50 Years Later, Does 'Black Christmas' (1974) Still Hold Up?
MovieWebStory by Mab Prescott
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Slasher classic 'Black Christmas' turns 50, but does its icy terror still chill audiences decades later?
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- Original director Bob Clark praised the film's innovative use of POV shots and unresolved ending that left viewers on edge
- Upcoming remake already in the works, with director Sophia Takal vowing to put a fresh feminist spin on the murderous tale
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Bob Clark, Sophia Takal, Black Christmas, Black Christmas