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'Black Christmas' at 50: Still the Greatest Christmas Horror Movie Ever
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The iconic 1974 slasher 'Black Christmas' celebrates its 50th anniversary as the undisputed king of Christmas horror movies.
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- Directed by the late, great Bob Clark, 'Black Christmas' was a trailblazer for the slasher genre, featuring an early lead performance by Keir Dullea and a breakout role for Margot Kidder.
- Despite its cult classic status, 'Black Christmas' has only received two official remakes - a 2006 version and a 2019 reboot - proving the original's lasting impact and unmatched scares.
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Bob Clark, Keir Dullea, Margot Kidder, Olivia Hussey, AMC+, Fandor, Peacock, Peacock Premium, Prime Video, Shudder, The Roku Channel, Tubi, 'Black Christmas' (1974), 'Black Christmas' (2006), 'Black Christmas' (2019), 'A Christmas Story'