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Andrea and Alex discuss the controversy surrounding the initial release of Silent Night, Deadly Night and its implications for holiday traditions.

Andrea and Alex interrogate the pearl clutching that went on during Silent Night, Deadly Night‘s initial theatrical run, what it means to cultivate festive cheer, and the importance of being nice and never naughty. Class of 2025 Merch is now available! Thanks to Caleb Milatovic and Rachelle Walker for the incredible design! Join us over on Patreon for […]

People in this episode

Hosts: Andrea Subissati, Alexandra West

Topics covered

• Silent Night, Deadly Night
• festive cheer
• censorship
• holiday horror
• cultural critique

Keywords

• Silent Night, Deadly Night
• horror
• Christmas
• censorship
• festive cheer
• 1984
• cultural critique

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Books & works: Silent Night, Deadly Night

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