The Original ‘Black Christmas’ Returns to Theaters in 4K This December
Bob Clark’s classic masterpiece Black Christmas has gotten not one but two remakes over the years, but it’s the original slasher from the 1970s that continues to endure over the years. On that note, Variety has announced this afternoon that the original Black Christmas is headed back to U.S. theaters this holiday season from the […]
Bob Clark’s classic masterpiece Black Christmas has gotten not one but two remakes over the years, but it’s the original slasher from the 1970s that continues to endure over the years.
On that note, Variety has announced this afternoon that the original Black Christmas is headed back to U.S. theaters this holiday season from the American Genre Film Archive!
The theatrical re-release celebrates the 50th anniversary of the classic proto-slasher, and American Genre Film Archive will be presenting a 4K restoration of the film on the big screen.
Screenings in North American theaters will take place December 7 – December 22.
Participating locations include…
- Olympia Film Society in Olympia, Wash.
- Grand Illusion Cinema in Seattle
- New Beverly Cinema and Vista Theater in Los Angeles
- Brattle Theatre in Boston
- Rivoli Theatre in La Cross, Wis.
- AFS Cinema in Austin
- Denver Film in Denver, Co.
- Rubber Glove Studio in Denton, Texas
- Cinema Moderne in Montreal, Quebec
- Hollywood Theatre in Portland, Ore.
- Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, Calif.
- Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline, Mass.
- Metro Cinema in Edmonton, Alberta.
“AGFA is proud to partner with our friends at Shout Studios and Mutant to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bob Clark’s Black Christmas by bringing the iconic holiday horror hit back to movie theaters in stunning 4K,” said American Genre Film Archive leadership. “This year also marks the 15th Anniversary of AGFA and our mission to preserve, protect, and promote the greatest genre films and their filmmakers. We’re grateful to partner with incredible collaborators to bring these films to a new generation of movie lovers.”
“I am so honoured that the American Genre Film Archive and Mutant are presenting the 50th Anniversary of Black Christmas in movie theaters this year,” star Olivia Hussey said in her own statement. “The film world is lucky to have the AGFA, which continues to show the meaningful impact of going to the movies through screenings like this one. I’m so happy and honoured that AGFA is introducing this film to a new generation of moviegoers.”
Learn more on Variety and check out Mutant’s new poster for the re-release below.
