New Horror Releases for December 9 to 15, 2025 – Part 2

DECEMBER 12

Silent Night Deadly Night: Parts 1 & 2

PHYSICAL MEDIA: Limited Edition Boxset

MEDIA FORMAT: Import

DIRECTOR: Charles E. Sellier Jr., Lee Harry

WRITER: Paul Caimi, Michael Hickey, Lee Harry, Joseph H. Earle, Dennis Patterson

PRINCIPAL CAST: Lilyan Chauvin, Gilmer McCormick, Toni Nero, Eric Freeman, James Newman, Elizabeth Kaitan

SYNOPSIS:

YOU’VE MADE IT THROUGH HALLOWEEN, NOW TRY AND SURVIVE CHRISTMAS.

Santa Claus is crossing off his naughty list in the controversial 80s cult horror SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT, and its 1987 sequel.

Both lauded and condemned on release for its gruesome violence and depiction of a murderous Santa, the original slasher spawned a killer legacy with four sequels and an upcoming 2025 remake.

The original Theatrical Cut for Silent Night, Deadly Night is included on both 4K UHD in Dolby Vision and Blu-ray, plus the longer Unrated Cut on Blu-ray, and Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 is also restored in grizzly HD on Blu-ray. Both films are accompanied by hours of Special Features that dive into the making of this ferocious seasonal franchise.

Also included is an exclusive VHS of Silent Night, Deadly Night in its full Unrated gory glory, housed in a cardboard sleeve with retro-style finishes.

This strictly Limited Edition packaging features a large hardbox with spot gloss treatment and snow-like partial grit finish. This is a heavy, bespoke collector’s item, measuring 24 x 32cm, weighing in at 1.5kg, and comes replete with comprehensive physical extras:

Three full-color matte laminated 27″ x 40″ folded posters for Silent Night, Deadly Night;
A full-color matte laminated 27″ x 40″ folded poster for Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2;
A reproduction of the original 1984 Press Kit for Silent Night, Deadly Night;
Eight replica Lobby Cards featuring original production stills from both films;
A reprint of Issue #1 of the official Silent Night, Deadly Night comic adaptation from American Mythology Productions;
A 3D Lenticular Hardcase housing all four discs.

Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)

Bearing the emotional scars of a young boy who has seen his mother and father brutally murdered by a savage killer in a Santa Claus costume, 18-year-old Billy explodes into a lethal frenzy when he’s asked to put on a Santa Claus suit himself to entertain the customers of the department store where he works.

Starring Robert Brian Wilson, Lilyan Chauvin, Gilmer McCormick, Toni Nero, and Linnea Quigley.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

Disc One: Silent Night, Deadly Night: Theatrical Cut – 4K UHD

2160p Ultra-high-definition presentation of the 82-minute Theatrical Cut on 4K UHD (Dolby Vision / HDR10)
Audio commentary by author Amanda Reyes and The Hysteria Continues Podcast
Theatrical Trailer
Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English Subtitles

Disc Two: Silent Night, Deadly Night: Theatrical Cut – Blu-ray

1080p High-definition presentation of the 82-minute Theatrical Cut on Blu-ray
Audio commentary by author Amanda Reyes and The Hysteria Continues Podcast
The Night He Came Home… For Christmas: Creating Silent Night, Deadly Night – interview with producer Scott Schneid
In Search of Charles Sellier Jr: Remembering the Director – interview with editor Michael Spence
Naughty or Nice: 40 Years of Silent Night, Deadly Night – interview with producers Scott Schneid and Dennis Whitehead
Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English Subtitles

Disc Three: Silent Night, Deadly Night: Unrated Cut – Blu-ray

1080p High-definition presentation of the 85-minute Unrated Cut on Blu-ray
Audio commentary by actor Robert Brian Wilson and co-executive producer Scott Schneid
Audio commentary by writer Michael Hickey, composer Perry Botkin, editor and second unit director Michael Spence, and co-executive producer Scott J. Schneid
Slay Bells Ring: The Story of Silent Night, Deadly Night – documentary
Oh Deer! – Linnea Quigley on Silent Night, Deadly Night – featurette
Christmas in July: Silent Night, Deadly Night Locations – featurette
Audio interview with director Charles E. Sellier Jr. (2003)
Trailers
TV Spots & Radio Spot
Stills Galleries
Santa’s Stocking of Outrage – text gallery
Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English Subtitles

Silent Night, Deadly Night: Unrated Cut – VHS

The 85-minute Unrated Cut on VHS
PAL or NTSC options
Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
Audio: English 2.0 Mono

Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 (1987)

The door of the mental hospital opens, releasing Ricky from its confines. He takes with him the terrifying memory of his brother Billy’s death and the burning image of Mother Superior – the powerful figure that brought about his brother’s violent demise. For Ricky, starting a new life means avenging his brother’s death. By whatever means necessary.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

Disc Four: Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2: Theatrical Cut – Blu-ray

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of the 88-minute Theatrical Cut
Audio commentary by director / writer / editor Lee Harry, writer Joseph H. Earle, and actor James Newman
Audio commentary by co-writer / director Lee Harry, and actors Eric Freeman and James Newman, with moderator Justin Beahm
Slay Bells Ring Again: The Story of Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 – documentary
I Don’t Sleep: A Conversation with Christopher Biggs – interview with make-up effects artist Christopher Biggs
Garbage Days Are Here Again: Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 Filming Locations – featurette
Ricky Today: The Caldwell Interview – short film (2018)
Theatrical Trailer
Stills Gallery
Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English Subtitles

GENRE: Horror, Thriller

RATING: Rated R

STUDIO: Imprint Films

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Lifeforce [1985]

PHYSICAL MEDIA: Limited Edition Holographic Hardbox

Media Format: Import

DIRECTOR: Tobe Hooper

WRITER: Colin Wilson, Dan O’Bannon, Don Jakoby

PRINCIPAL CAST: Frank Finlay, Mathilda May, Patrick Stewart, Peter Firth, Steve Railsback

SYNOPSIS:

LIFEFORCE is an 80s British sci-fi horror like no other. Directed by the great Tobe Hooper, this neon-soaked fever dream is packed with disturbing, surreal, erotic visuals that must be seen to be believed.

When a deep-space mission investigating Halley’s Comet unknowingly brings back a mysterious humanoid creature, the population of London is quickly plunged into a nightmare of vampiric terror. The city quickly descends into chaos as the insatiable evil force builds towards an apocalypse…

The original Theatrical Cut and the longer, director-approved International Cut are both included on 4K UHD (in Dolby Vision) and on Blu-ray, alongside hours of Special Features that dive into the fascinating story behind the making of Lifeforce.

This strictly Limited Edition packaging features a large holographic hardbox with original full-frontal artwork, and a removable PVC slipcover with partial printing.

This is a heavy, bespoke collector’s item, measuring 24 x 32cm, weighing in at 2kg, and comes replete with comprehensive physical extras:

a full-color matte laminated 27″ x 40″ folded print of the original Lifeforce poster;
a full-color matte laminated 27″ x 40″ folded print of the alternate title Space Vampires poster;
a reproduction of the original 1985 Press Kit;
a reproduction of the original 1985 Lobby Cards;
a reproduction of the original 1985 Australian daybill;
a reprint of the script;
a 3D Lenticular Hardcase housing all four discs.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

Disc One: 4K UHD (International Cut)

2160p Ultra-high-definition presentation of the 116-minute International Cut on 4K UHD (Dolby Vision / HDR10) from a 4K scan of the original camera negative
Audio Commentary by director Tobe Hooper; moderated by Tim Sullivan (2013)
Audio Commentary by make-up effects designer Nick Maley; moderated by Michael Felsher (2013)
Audio Commentary by visual effects artist Douglas Smith; moderated by filmmaker/scholar Howard S. Berger
Theatrical Trailer
Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English HOH Subtitles

Disc Two: 4K UHD (Theatrical Cut)

2160p Ultra-high-definition presentation of the 101-minute Theatrical Cut on 4K UHD (Dolby Vision / HDR10) from a 4K scan of the original camera negative
Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English HOH Subtitles

Disc Three: Blu-ray (International Cut)

1080p high-definition presentation of the 116-minute International Cut on Blu-ray from a 4K scan of the original camera negative
Audio Commentary by director Tobe Hooper; moderated by Tim Sullivan (2013)
Audio Commentary by make-up effects designer Nick Maley; moderated by Michael Felsher (2013)
Audio Commentary by visual effects artist Douglas Smith; moderated by filmmaker/scholar Howard S. Berger
Isolated music and effects track
Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce – feature documentary
Q&A with director Tobe Hooper
Dangerous Beauty – interview with actress Mathilda May
Space Vampires in London – interview with director Tobe Hooper
Carlsen’s Curse – interview with actor Steve Railsback
Stills Gallery
TV Spot
Theatrical Trailers
Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English HOH Subtitles

Disc Four: Blu-ray (Theatrical Cut)

2160p Ultra-high-definition presentation of the 101-minute Theatrical Cut on Blu-ray from a 4K scan of the original camera negative
Isolated music and effects track
Interview outtakes from Mark Hartley’s Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films, featuring Hooper, Armstrong, Grover and Messenger
Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English HOH Subtitles

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GENRE: Horror, Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Action

RATING: Rated R

STUDIO: Imprint Films

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Lake Mungo [2008]

PHYSICAL MEDIA: Blu-ray

MEDIA FORMAT: Import

DIRECTOR: Joel Anderson

WRITER: Joel Anderson

PRINCIPAL CAST: Rosie Traynor, David Pledger, Martin Sharpe

SYNOPSIS: An essential Australian horror, heralded as a masterpiece in atmosphere, LAKE MUNGO is Director Joel Anderson’s chilling, devastating examination of the hole left in the heart of a family after a death. Styled as a documentary, this found-footage classic has become a cult favorite for critics and fans of horror. Mournful, dreamlike and subtly terrifying, LAKE MUNGO will stay with you long after long after the Palmer family story ends. Also includes Lake Mungo Revisited: A 3-Hour Retrospective featuring the cast & crew of Lake Mungo including special interviews with Justin Kurzel, Mike Flanagan, Eduardo S nchez, David Dastmalchian and more. A deep dive into the world of Lake Mungo, how it came to be and its impact. Sixteen-year-old Alice Palmer drowns while swimming in the local dam. When her body is recovered and a verdict of accidental death returned, her grieving family buries her. The family then experiences a series of strange and inexplicable events centered in and around their home. Profoundly unsettled, the Palmers seek the help of a psychic, who discovers that Alice led a secret, double life. A series of clues lead the family to Lake Mungo where Alice’s secret past emerges. Directed by Joel Anderson Starring David Pledger, Martin Sharpe, Rosie Traynor, Steve Jodrell, Talia Zucker Extras – NEW! Lake Mungo Revisited: A 3-Hour Retrospective featuring the cast & crew of Lake Mungo NEW! Audio Commentary with Critic and Filmmaker Chris Stuckmann NEW! Hours of Never Before Seen Footage including Behind the Scenes, Rushes, Auditions and Rehearsals NEW! Found Footage: A Selection of scenes from early cuts of Lake Mungo, featuring never before seen footage and alternate edits. NEW! The Original Lake Mungo Mood Reel, with an Introduction from Producer Georgie Nevile and Cinematographer John Brawley. NEW! Dead Girl Rise: Alexandra Heller-Nicholas on the Ancestors and Legacy of Alice Palmer NEW! The Legacy of Lake Mungo: Interviews with Filmmakers including Justin Kurzel, Mike Flanagan, Eduardo S nchez, David Dastmalchian and more NEW! Ghost Stories with Pat: A portrait of an Ararat local ‘Pat’ and his paranormal experiences, filmed during the making of Lake Mungo, by filmmaker Tim Fleming and Martin Sharpe NEW! Ararat. An ambient journey through Ararat by way of raw footage from early camera tests, featuring new music by original composer David Paterson. NEW! Ray and Mathew On The Road: Take a trip with psychic Ray Kemeny and assistant Mathew Palmer, on the road in country Victoria. Audio Commentary by Producer David Rapsey and Cinematographer John Brawley Deleted Scenes Trailer

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