Question 1

How did the producers originally plan to use the first film's footage in this sequel?

Accepted Answer

The producers wanted director Lee Harry to re-cut the first film and insert new scenes with Eric Freeman as a mental patient, making the original story seem like an inmate's ravings, which evolved into this sequel. [7]

Question 2

Why did this movie receive poor reviews upon its release?

Accepted Answer

It received unanimously poor reviews due to excessive use of footage from the first film, with over half the runtime being clips from Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984). [8]

Question 3

What conflicting directions did Eric Freeman receive while playing Ricky?

Accepted Answer

Eric Freeman got conflicting direction: Lee Harry wanted a wisecracking killer like Freddy Krueger, Joseph H. Earle encouraged over-the-top acting, and Freeman preferred a cold, malevolent portrayal. [9]

Question 4

What is the story of Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2?

Accepted Answer

Ricky is released from a mental hospital, carrying the memory of his brother Billy's death, and embarks on a journey of relentless revenge. [0]

Question 5

Who plays the character Ricky Caldwell in the film?

Accepted Answer

Eric Freeman plays the character Ricky Caldwell. [17]

Question 6

How did this sequel originally come about from the first film's producers?

Accepted Answer

Producers wanted director Lee Harry to re-cut the first film with new scenes showing Eric Freeman as a mental patient, making the original story appear as asylum ravings. This evolved into the sequel through written vignettes.

Question 7

Why was this movie criticized upon release and how has its reputation changed?

Accepted Answer

It received unanimously poor reviews due to excessive use of footage from the first film, with over half being clips. Over the years, it gained a cult following for its unintentional campiness, over-the-top performances, and poor screenplay.

Question 8

What conflicting directions did Eric Freeman receive while playing Ricky?

Accepted Answer

Freeman received conflicting direction: he wanted Ricky cold and malevolent, director Lee Harry envisioned a wisecracking killer like Freddy Krueger, and co-writer Joseph H. Earle encouraged over-the-top acting.

Question 9

What happened when the creators tried to include Eric Freeman in the DVD commentary?

Accepted Answer

In 2004, creators attempted to contact Eric Freeman for DVD audio commentary but couldn't find him. He finally appeared on the 2018 Scream Factory Blu-ray release commentary.

Question 10

What cameo role does director Lee Harry play in the film?

Accepted Answer

Lee Harry plays the patron the theater loudmouth talks to (the mustachioed man to his left) and provides the voice of the commentator when Mother Superior watches the Christmas parade.

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