The Fantasy Review‘s beginner’s guide to the Black Christmas franchise.
Overview
The Black Christmas franchise is a series of horror films that center around the holiday season. The movies typically follow a group of young people who are stalked and killed by a mysterious killer. The franchise has been rebooted several times over the years, with each movie putting its own spin on the story.
Which Movies to Watch First
If you’re new to the Black Christmas franchise, a good place to start is with the original 1974 film. This movie is considered the best of them all and is a classic of the horror genre.
Black Christmas (1974) is often cited as one of the first slasher films and has influenced some of the greats – including Halloween (1978). From there, you can move on to the 2006 remake, which puts a modern spin on the story, and the 2019 reboot.
Movies (Release Date Order)
Here are the movies in the Black Christmas franchise, listed in order of their release date:
- Black Christmas (1974)
- Black X-Mas (2006)
- Black Christmas (2019)
- It’s Me, Billy: A Black Christmas (2022) – Fan Film
- It’s Me, Billy: A Black Christmas Part 2 (2023) – Fan Film
