AFM: Cineverse to Bring the Holiday Fear With Reimagining of 'Silent Night, Deadly Night'
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) has acquired global rights to a new Silent Night, Deadly Night film, a reboot of the controversial 1984 Santa slasher franchise. The film will be written and directed by Mike P. Nelson, with original executive producers Scott Schneid and Dennis Whitehead returning alongside Jamie R. Thompson. The project is scheduled for late 2025 theatrical release. Brandon Hill and Brad Miska will oversee for Cineverse and executive produce with Erick Opeka and Yolanda Macias. The original 1984 film gained notoriety when parents protested its release, leading to its removal from theaters and subsequent cult classic status.
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) ha acquisito i diritti globali per un nuovo film dal titolo Silent Night, Deadly Night, un reboot del controverso franchise slasher natalizio del 1984. Il film sarà scritto e diretto da Mike P. Nelson, con i produttori esecutivi originali Scott Schneid e Dennis Whitehead che tornano insieme a Jamie R. Thompson. Il progetto è previsto per un uscita nelle sale nel tardi 2025. Brandon Hill e Brad Miska supervisioneranno per Cineverse e produrranno esecutivamente insieme a Erick Opeka e Yolanda Macias. Il film originale del 1984 ha guadagnato notorietà quando i genitori protestarono per la sua uscita, portando alla sua rimozione dalle sale e al successivo status di cult classic.
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) ha adquirido los derechos globales de una nueva película titulada Silent Night, Deadly Night, un reinicio de la controvertida franquicia de slasher navideño de 1984. La película será escrita y dirigida por Mike P. Nelson, con los productores ejecutivos originales Scott Schneid y Dennis Whitehead regresando junto a Jamie R. Thompson. El proyecto está programado para un estreno en cines a finales de 2025. Brandon Hill y Brad Miska supervisarán para Cineverse y producirán ejecutivamente junto a Erick Opeka y Yolanda Macias. La película original de 1984 ganó notoriedad cuando los padres protestaron por su estreno, lo que llevó a su retirada de las salas y al posterior estatus de clásico de culto.
시네버스 (NASDAQ: CNVS)는 논란의 1984년 산타 슬래셔 프랜차이즈의 리부트인 Silent Night, Deadly Night에 대한 글로벌 권리를 인수했습니다. 이 영화는 Mike P. Nelson이 각본을 쓰고 감독합니다. 원작의 프로듀서인 Scott Schneid와 Dennis Whitehead가 Jamie R. Thompson과 함께 돌아옵니다. 이 프로젝트는 2025년 말 극장 개봉이 예정되어 있습니다. Brandon Hill과 Brad Miska가 시네버스를 위해 감독하며, Erick Opeka와 Yolanda Macias와 함께 제작을 담당합니다. 1984년 원작 영화는 부모들이 개봉에 항의하면서 notoriety를 얻어, 극장에서 퇴출되고 나서 이후 컬트 클래식 지위를 얻었습니다.
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) a acquis la distribution mondiale d'un nouveau film intitulé Silent Night, Deadly Night, un reboot de la controversée franchise de slasher de Noël de 1984. Le film sera écrit et réalisé par Mike P. Nelson, avec le retour des producteurs exécutifs d'origine, Scott Schneid et Dennis Whitehead, ainsi que Jamie R. Thompson. Le projet est prévu pour une sortie en salles fin 2025. Brandon Hill et Brad Miska superviseront pour Cineverse et produiront également aux côtés d'Erick Opeka et Yolanda Macias. Le film original de 1984 a acquis une certaine notoriété lorsque des parents ont protesté contre sa sortie, ce qui a entraîné son retrait des salles et son statut de film culte par la suite.
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) hat die globalen Rechte an einem neuen Film mit dem Titel Silent Night, Deadly Night erworben, einem Reboot der umstrittenen Slasher-Franchise von 1984. Der Film wird von Mike P. Nelson geschrieben und inszeniert, und die ursprünglichen Executive Producers Scott Schneid und Dennis Whitehead kehren zusammen mit Jamie R. Thompson zurück. Das Projekt ist für eine Kinoveröffentlichung Ende 2025 geplant. Brandon Hill und Brad Miska werden die Aufsicht für Cineverse übernehmen und zusammen mit Erick Opeka und Yolanda Macias als Executive Producer tätig sein. Der Originalfilm von 1984 erlangte Bekanntheit, als Eltern gegen seine Veröffentlichung protestierten, was zu seiner Entfernung aus den Kinos und späterem Kultstatus führte.
- Acquisition of global rights to a potentially valuable horror franchise
- Strategic timing capitalizes on current strong demand for independent horror films
- Multiple revenue streams potential: theatrical, home entertainment, and streaming
- None.
Insights
The acquisition of global rights to a new Silent Night, Deadly Night film represents a strategic but modest opportunity for Cineverse. While horror films typically offer favorable ROI due to low production costs and dedicated fan bases, several factors warrant consideration:
Key Analysis Points:
- Horror films have demonstrated strong theatrical performance in 2023, suggesting market demand
- The original film's controversial history could generate marketing buzz
- The involvement of original producers adds credibility
- Late 2025 release timing allows for proper marketing buildup
However, given Cineverse's small market cap of
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A reboot of the franchise, written and directed by Mike P. Nelson (Wrong Turn, V/H/S/85) and produced by Scott Schneid and Dennis Whitehead, executive producers of the original 1984 Tri-Star film, alongside Jamie R. Thompson, the new film goes into production soon. It is currently slated for a late 2025 theatrical release.
Brandon Hill & Brad Miska (Terrifier 3) will oversee for Cineverse and will executive produce alongside Erick Opeka and Yolanda Macias.
"I have always been a huge fan of Silent Night, Deadly Night and can't wait to bring Mike's vision to fellow fans of iconic slashers," said Cineverse Executive Director, Acquisitions, Brandon Hill. "As we have seen this year, there continues to be incredible demand for independent horror films with bite, and we believe this can deliver strong audiences from theatrical to home entertainment and streaming."
Said Nelson, "The opportunity to work with producers involved with the original Silent Night, Deadly Night and to partner with the Terrifier 3 team is an honor. I'll never forget walking into the video store at the mini mall when I was 5 and seeing that poster for the original film. I was in awe and started imagining what horrifying things would happen. To be a part of the film's legacy many years later is insane! I'm looking forward to getting production underway, and unleashing my new take on this compelling story. Billy is back!"
When it was released in 1984, the first Silent Night, Deadly Night quickly became the most controversial movie of the year. In a series of letters (some which can be read at BloodyDisgusting.com), parents demanded the film be pulled from theaters. According to Bloody Disgusting, Tri-Star, the film's original distributor, "responded to all the outrage by doing just that – an act that would ensure SNDN's place in the halls of horror film infamy. In an instant, Silent Night, Deadly Night transformed from just another slasher film to a veritable cult classic, the very people who sought to banish it from existence serving to make it one of the most must-see horror films of the entire decade."
The deal was negotiated by Hill on behalf of Cineverse and Kevin Mills, Esquire of Kaye & Mills, on behalf of Schneid and Whitehead and Wonderwheel Entertainment.
ABOUT CINEVERSE
On a mission to uplift storytellers and entertain fans with the power of technology, Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) distributes over 71,000 premium films, series, and podcasts. Engaging over 150 million unique monthly users, Cineverse delivers more than one billion minutes of curated content each month – connecting fans with stories that resonate.
With properties like the box office sensation, Terrifier 3, iconic horror destination, Bloody Disgusting, the Bob Ross Channel, women's entertainment channel Dove, and a leading podcast network, Cineverse is the first stop for audiences seeking authentic and experiential content. From a vibrant range of content and fandom channels, to next-gen advertising offerings and streaming solutions, Cineverse is setting the stage for a new era of entertainment.
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