i do not know this film actually be a re cut of the original when i begin watch it ( remind me to check this site always before rent a film . ) so my first thought be represent shenanigan . the entire first half of this sequel contain sequence not even essential one of the 1984 shocker and talk together a some sort of wraparound story by ricky caldwell whose brother be responsible for the infamous christmas kill spree . the film then all of a sudden turn into a real sequel and with a summary of ricky repertoire a a demented killer and finally result in a grotesque 80 cheesefest where he chase a nun in a wheelchair . i do not really know how to judge the wholesome but it sure be fun . the act skill of eric freeman ( who play ricky ) be bad beyond comparison and there absolutely no depth or tension to detect in the screenplay . but on the other hand and i can not be too harsh because the murder sequence be great . someone get stab to death with an umbrella and ricky even make the eye of his girlfriend previous lover blow ( by the way and why be all the jock in 80 horror movie call chip . ) . silent night and deadly night be a very stupid film . half déjà vu and half ludicrous . but you might as well describe it a a truly sweet horror treat for 80 fanatic . the sequence where nutball ricky wanders through the street kill people randomly and laugh ridiculously simply have to be see to be believe . enjoy .