We Were Dying to Know Who Billy Was in *BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974)!!!!!*

[@SteveMerlo]

That ending is probably the best ending of any horror film. The ambiguity of it is perfect. The phone ringing is meant to imply her fate and obviously Billy was not Peter and he was still in the attic. The only sequel happening is the fan film It’s Me, Billy which is being released this spring. Make sure to look at their new teaser. It looks amazing

[@DCFCfanatic]

The director, Bob Clark, never intended for Billy to be shown, only in silhouette and one brown eye. The brown eye was shown intentionally for those that noticed that Peter's eyes were blue so that we would know the wrong guy was killed. In the remake that was changed up. the 2nd remake is only in name and the story is very different.

[@christhornycroft3686]

The same guy who directed the absolute Christmas classic, A Christmas Story.

[@dawb86]

@@christhornycroft3686 lol one of the greatest ironies in cinematic history...

[@44excalibur]

Yeah, but you'd think that Jess would be able to realize that the killer had a different eye color than her boyfriend.

[@vincecommando7575]

This movie did deserve a great sequel to end the story. Instead of the two bastard remakes that make zero sense. Without a sequel it's just an odd horror movie. In this movie's defense there were countless slasher movies made in a very similar style to this movie.

[@joan3917]

The killer was not Peter he had blue eyes hint hints don't tryst a man that wears fur......

[@averymcr_]

The more you watch the movie, the more you pick up on. It's a fantastic picture that never fails to entertain. I'm glad you watched it.

[@tashatipton2141]

This movie is so underrated! More people need to talk about this one! I'm so glad people requested this and made me watch this! ❤️

[@averymcr_]

@@tashatipton2141 Oh, absolutely -- I agree. Sadly, I feel as though this, much like the original Halloween, would be considered tedious by today's gory, excessive, quick-cut standards. I am beyond glad to have stumbled across a video wherein people are genuinely focusing on the movie and giving it a chance.

[@StCerberusEngel]

@@averymcr_ As much as I love Halloween, Black Christmas is probably my all time favorite slasher film. The shot composition, the atmosphere, music, sound design, the cast, and the characters they play....on every level it just hits that sweet spot of entertaining and chilling. I don't think I'd say it's underrated, since most everyone who sees it sing its praises, but it is often overlooked, and that is crime against horror. Cinema in general for that matter. Spread the word, people. This movie deserves far more recognition than it gets.

[@averymcr_]

@@StCerberusEngel I didn't say Halloween is underrated, I just said that, by today's standards, films like Halloween and Black Christmas would be considered "slow burn" or tedious because they're not gory or excessive.

[@StCerberusEngel]

@@averymcr_ Sorry, I think I meant to say that to another comment in the thread... Fortunately, most people I've introduced this to, young and old, absolutely love it, so...I've yet to come across the dreaded "this is boring" comment. Fingers crossed, I never will.

[@donnybuoy]

Bob Clark deliberately left the ending and Billy’s identity up to interpretation. It’s much more frightening not knowing who he was and what his motivations were. You do get hints of Billy’s possible history throughout the phone calls, however. It’s clear they were using Peter as the red herring. All this time you believe it could be him, but they intentionally showed Billy’s eyes to be brown and Peter’s to be blue. The final phone call was the last twist, which confirmed that Billy was still in the attic and he may or may not have killed Jess (as he always called after a murder). Some may find it anticlimactic, but I personally love the mystery! It’s the same with the original Halloween, before it spawned a franchise that sought to explain who he was. In the original movie, he was just some random guy who spotted Laurie on his doorstep one day and decided to stalk and torment her, and also kill her friends. He had no connection to her until the second film, which I think made him much more terrifying!

[@strawdawgs78]

"Billy" is one of the creepiest killers ever. I guess the implication is that Jess was murdered at the end as the cops stood outside because he always called after he killed.

[@tashatipton2141]

OMG Jess got killed too??? I didn't even think about how he calls after a kill. Thanks for clarifying that! And yes, he was extremely creepy and it makes it even more scary because of the fact you never find out who he is or why he does what he does!

[@strawdawgs78]

@@tashatipton2141 Yeah, it makes for a really haunting ending with the phone ringing throughout the credits.

[@babygirllynn2264]

I always felt that was just way to show that the killer wasn’t billy but I guess that makes sense since he does call after each murder

[@austincollins8781]

"Billy" also always says when he's about to kill "Agnes Hey its me Billy." And we hear that when the camera heads out of the house.

[@andrewgarrett3555]

He also called before a kill. We really don't know.

[@vincecommando7575]

I love Margot Kidder's performance. She made me laugh my ass off in every scene. When she said the Extention, that kills me every single time.

[@treydennis2535]

This was in 1974, the virgin final girl trope didn’t start until Halloween (1978), which Black Christmas likely partially inspired.

[@tashatipton2141]

Ohhhhh haha I did not know that! Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@StrangeDepthsAP]

"Halloween" was more than inspired by, it was originally planned as a sequel.

[@sylarplissken]

@@StrangeDepthsAP that’s actually a myth created by Bob Clark. He says he gave this idea to John Carpenter but the idea for the story & title of Halloween came from producer Irwin Yablans, not Carpenter. In any event, Black Christmas didn’t need a sequel. It’s perfect all by itself.

[@StCerberusEngel]

It's probably not the first story to use this trope, but it does also predate the 1979 film, When A Stranger Calls... which is another great movie more people need to see. Those first few minutes in the house are amazing on their own, and the rest is disturbing and tense as all hell and leads to a great final act.

[@danitempest]

@@sylarplissken I'm sorry, but that actually isn't a "myth" as you put it. Bob just wasn't that kind of man. I think it's obvious to everyone that Carpenter was influenced by Bob, no in fact COPIED Bob Clarks directing POV style. But as much as I appreciate Carpenter, you can't escape the fact that he has copied and remade many ideas whether it be through directing or even his music. But at least Bob was gentleman enough to give credit where it is due, unlike Carpenter towards Bob. That should tell you everything about the mans character. And let's face it shall we? Black Christmas is 10 times the movie Halloween is in so many ways. No wonder it's been sort of a "secret".

[@belzorahollow3888]

The ending is the way it is because the imagination is usually a lot more scary than what they spoon-feed the audience.

[@othelloxxxx]

so glad you all did the original... this is so underappreciated (except in the horror community) ..i really wish you all did this at least once a week!

[@tashatipton2141]

I completely agree that I feel like not enough people talk about this one because I hardly ever hear about it... absolutely loved this and am so glad I watched it!!!!

[@fynnthefox9078]

Fun Fact: Black Christmas (1974) was directed by Bob Clark. The same man who went on to direct A Christmas Story!

[@krisshenderson4478]

Strangest sequel ever

[@tashatipton2141]

Haha omg I did not know that, that is pretty funny!!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@tashatipton2141]

@@krisshenderson4478 haha agreed 🤣

[@StCerberusEngel]

"Randy laid there like a slug. It was his only defense."

[@danitempest]

@@StCerberusEngel Bahaha!

[@rileyandmike]

So happy you picked the original Olivia Hussey. She was/is gorgeous and the greatest Juliette ever!! You guys are so upset because you wanted to know why! Well, in real life murders, you don’t always get answers

[@tashatipton2141]

The more I thought about it I completely agree with you that its wayyyyy morecreepier not knowing who he is or why he does what he does and yes you are right in real life murders aren't always solved

[@rileyandmike]

@@tashatipton2141 you can watch the movie Duel (I think it is Spielberg’s first film). Same thing - you don’t really know why the bad guy is doing what he is doing, but very intense film

[@StCerberusEngel]

@@rileyandmike Duel is fantastic! An absolutely wonderful recommendation! Dennis Weaver carried what is essentially a one-man show with his performance.

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

There's no way of knowing for sure what her fate was or who the killer was, that's part of the on-going fascination with this film and open endings like this. I think a cool twist could've been if Chris (Art Hindle) had been the killer because nobody suspected him so to have had his face peek out the attic window at the end, I think would've been quite a surprise. Bottom line, not knowing for sure and leaving it up to the viewer's imagination is also what makes it a classic. It's a bit like some of those '70s Italian horror/giallo and crime movies, they would quite often have illogical storylines and endings that didn't resolve everything for you on a silver platter but instead left more questions than answers which is partly why fans return to them again and again.

[@christhornycroft3686]

I love how it's set in Toronto but she keeps her British-Argentinian accent. And I'm not going there with R&J. She was like 16 in that movie, which makes you question what Bertolucci was up to with that one scene.

[@danitempest]

There actually is a backstory within the phone calls. But what makes this film so clever is that you have to figure it out as the viewer. It's definitely not a one-watch-fast-paced-gore-fest-slasher-film. It is so much more than that. It causes you to use your own imagination throughout. But I had a blast watching all three of you discussing and reacting to this brilliant film. It took me back to the first time I watched it and the same questions, laughs, and fright I experienced not knowing what I know now. :)

[@scotthewitt258]

"The Moaner/Billy/Agnes/The Mother" killed Olivia Hussey after everyone left her alone to take Claire's dad to the hospital. That is why the phone started ringing at the end. He always called after a kill.....

[@RobbieSkyeHamilton]

The ending is so good! Billy is still in the attic and no one is even aware of it. He’s going to keep killing and she’s still in danger. It’s terrifying!

[@blacklabel25j]

Fun Fact: This movie was a favorite of Elvis and Steve Martin

[@MrJamieMurph4141969]

Was it really? Wow..how very interesting, that Elvis especially would enjoy a movie like this!

[@gisselgarciajvyc6696]

I’m so happy you guys did this movie it’s one of my all time favorites💓 I love watching you guys please keep doing videos like these they always make my day💓💓

[@tashatipton2141]

Yay! I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos!!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ This is such an underrated movie and I feel like it should be talked about more! So glad I watched this!!!

[@Dillpicks95]

No better way to spend a Sunday night then watching a new movie reaction from you I love it. Also this movie is one of my favourite Christmas horror movies to watch.

[@tashatipton2141]

Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! ❤️ Yes, this movie was soooo good! It's so underrated. Why do more people not talk about this??? I'm so glad we watched this!!! I don't think I ever would have if people didn't request it

[@fynnthefox9078]

@@tashatipton2141 I feel the reason for that is due to the film being overshadowed by the slasher giants like Halloween, Friday the 13th, etc. Another underrated movie you should check out is Magic (1978), it's a psychological thriller about a man named Corky (Anthony Hopkins) and his ventriloquist dummy, Fats. He's on his way to becoming a star, but after finding out about having to take a psychiatric test, he runs off and hides out. During his hiding, he reconnects with his childhood sweetheart and Fats doesn't like it.

[@davidbourhenne8540]

Thank you for watching this one. If you want a real classic horror movie with the biggest twist ending please watch "Sleepaway Camp". I know it's not a holiday movie, maybe after the holidays.

[@tashatipton2141]

We will definitely add that to our list! Thanks for the request!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@Greenwood4727]

and I hope NO ONE spoils that ending it is

[@StCerberusEngel]

NOBODY tell them ANYTHING! lol

[@davidbourhenne8540]

Margot Kidder before she played Lois Lane in the Superman movies.

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

And Olivia Hussey before she played the mother of Jesus Christ in the classic 1977 TV mini-series Jesus of Nazareth.

[@johnnym7575]

"I wish we had some Billy backstory" (watches 2004 remake) "nawwww.... I'm good"

[@tashatipton2141]

OMG I know... that one was soooooo bad 😫 We did react to that one if you want to see us suffer lol

[@Ktgsvtrdg66]

I loved the premise that the killer is completely insane and not motivated by much beside immediate satisfaction and has uncontrollably fits like we see. That he's calculating to a point but reckless and self endangering as well.

[@DiscoverMontréal]

Amazing reaction! It's still so creepy all these years later..

[@tashatipton2141]

Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Yes!!!! This movie is definitely creepy for sure and sooooo underrated! Why do people not talk about this one more??? I'm so glad we watched it!

[@danitempest]

@@tashatipton2141 And we're so glad you did too! This one may 'call' for a rewatch though. So much backstory that y'all missed within those creepy phone calls! Oooooo gives me chills thinking about! Which is perfect this time of year. ;)

[@StCerberusEngel]

The fact that you never find out who "Billy" is and why he does what he does is kind of the point. He could be anyone and anywhere. You can't even be sure that his name is Billy. All you can be sure of is that he's extremely disturbed and violent. Whatever your imagination filled in is probably ten times as frightening as any origin they could have come up with. The 2006 remake proved that in this case less is much, much more. Don't bother with the remakes. They're terrible.

[@irina1296]

The 2006 remake is decent and they actually showed Billy and added his sister. I loved that.

[@StCerberusEngel]

@@irina1296 Nah.

[@irina1296]

@@StCerberusEngel Opinions differ

[@StCerberusEngel]

@@irina1296 Yes, they do.

[@Shilohpreston]

The policeman said that the killed was calling after each murder (first was after he killed the girl in the park), so while the final call Jess is already dead. "Halloween" was supposed to be a sequel to "Black Christmas" and the work title was "The Babysitter Murders".

[@ATMAnubis]

I don't believe that it was Billy who killed Janice(the girl in the park). Janice had supposedly been reported missing the day after Billy turned up at the sorority house. Remember, Billy arrived at night. Janice would have had to have been missing for at least two days-which wasn’t the case. Also consider, (though it’s never stated) how far is the park from the sorority house? I find it really unlikely that Billy decided to take a trip out of the house(in broad daylight) to go scope out the park and encounter Janice. Plus having to go and sneak back into the sorority house afterwards? It just doesn't make much sense, when you think about it. I’m inclined to believe that Janice’s murder was unrelated to Billy, and could have been a drifter instead.

[@babygirllynn2264]

@@ATMAnubis it’s implied that “Billy” killed Janice people believe that “Billy” is a drifter and an opportunist and Billy obviously went outside of the house during that time of day that Janice went missing we know he goes out of the house because he killed the cop outside of the house so he could very well have killed Janice I don’t think it’s unrelated I think “Billy” is escalating remember when Claire mentioned a townie was raped by a drifter I think those crimes are all related and done by Billy and it’s just him escalating from rape to gruesome murders

[@stevenulch2764]

"the killed was" Did you mean 'the killer was' or 'he killed and was calling'?

[@stevenulch2764]

​@@babygirllynn2264 ​​​​​Janice went missing. We know* think "Billy" is escalating. Remember* drifter? I think* killed Janiece. I don't*

[@Shilohpreston]

@@stevenulch2764 "The killer was calling".

[@86forever]

The Girl who played Barb ( the drinker ) is Margot Kidder ... she was later in "The Amityville Horror" & Played Louis Lane in the 70s & 80s Superman movies

[@86forever]

Ok ..... So ....... now you guys have to react to * Black Christmas remake (2006) * The Amityville Horror (70s)

[@sunnygraves1296]

This is the craziest thing. I was just logging on my Amazon work laptop to suggest Black Christmas (1974) directed by Bob Clark! One of my favorite horror films and the ultimate Christmas slasher. Elvis Presley is on the record saying it's his favorite horror film and he watched it with his family on Christmas for a few until his untimely death. The film has a ton of great horror themes that would become tropes: killer's POV, anonymous phone calls, calls coming from inside the house, an incompetent bumbling cop, red herrings and a holiday in the title/plot. Thanks for covering.

[@tashatipton2141]

Haha that's so interesting! I never would have guessed that this was Elvis' favorite horror movie! Thanks for sharing that information!

[@StCerberusEngel]

The man had great taste in horror.

[@NeuroticNomadic]

"Always leave the audience wanting more..."

[@razkable]

billy represents terror of vices issues with society itself killing these women not an actual being persay in the lense of the narrative..he does not need a face..hes scarier without one...i am more afraid of what he represents then seeing jason or chucky or freaking jigsaw for the 5th time...like do people really watch all these inferior sequels just to see the monster by the way?...really?...i get they are basically the modern day dracula frankenstien wolfman ect. but still those characters were deep...these are just psychopaths with body counts ...i never understood why people would watch jason x or saw 6 or seed of chucky..like who cares?....they just bank on the franchise norms like body count to draw in fans...never will understand horror icon sequels...one is enough usually...maybe 2...just stop after that...do we need 7 nightmare films or 10+ halloween and 6+ alien films ...jesus christ..i appreciate this movie and billy way more now then audiences i bet did back in the day

[@skullivan7610]

I think fully explaining who Billy is and why he's killing would have made him far less creepy. The film is effective to me because there's that whole unknown element. The 2006 remake fully explains who Billy is and he ends up not being remotely creepy as a result.

[@tashatipton2141]

Once I had time to think about it I definitely agree with you never knowing who it is or why he does what he does make it that much creepier!!!

[@vincentdawn9689]

It's fun watching this reaction with all of you going off of the "rules of the slasher" considering Black Christmas came out well before any such rules had been established. This is, essentially, the first slasher film (and no, despite what ANYONE says, Psycho is *not* a slasher movie), and frankly, I think it's a better written film than Halloween (which I also love).

[@tashatipton2141]

I am so glad I was not aware this was before the horror movie tropes because it really made it that much better when the virgin got killed. Totally caught me off guard and I absolutely loved it!!!! That is definitely one of the main reasons why I never do research into films before watching so absolutely nothing gets spoiled!!!!

[@willfanofmanyii3751]

Billy always calls around a kill, so he killed Jess at the end.

[@kimberlygaugh4085]

@Trevor Rogert that's actually a good point.

[@noname-kz6zd]

Yup true

[@joshwalton1120]

I love it when you guys react to horror movies. Very entertaining videos :)

[@tashatipton2141]

Yay! I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos!!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ We definitely got plenty more coming up! The month of January we are going to do the 2006 remake of black Christmas and then the sequel to Jack Frost! Haha

[@Masky5150]

Black Christmas is a definite classic. I always watch it around the holidays. The 2006 remake is quite good in my opinion, campier but still goes for the scares as well. It’s a remake that has a great style but doesn’t try to be exactly like the original. Entertaining in its own right. They remade it again in 2019 and I feel it’s my obligation as a horror fan to tell you you can skip that one (yikes) lol A fun fact is that the original Black Christmas and A Christmas Story were both directed by the same guy, the late great Bob Clarke. Two totally opposite vibes but both holiday classics. You may also enjoy the Christmas themed horror films P2, Krampus, and 2012’s Silent Night. Love the reactions! Keep those horror flicks coming! Happy Holidays to you and yours!

[@83shadow3]

In my opinion the 2019 one does not . Even count as a remake because they . Did not even use the same main story plot an idea as. the 1974 or the original movie . In the 2019 one they had a hole new main story plot an idea . The only thing it has in common with the . 1974 one is the name an some references to it. So how is it a remake ? If you watch the original movie than a remake . The only changes are it's more up-to-date an . Other small changes here and there . But the main story plot an idea are the same. So you see it's the same story . But if you watch Black Christmas (1974) an black Christmas (2019) . They have two separate story plots an ideas . That's not how new versions or remakes . Work example original Halloween an Rob zombie's remake of Halloween some changes . But at the core the same main story plot an idea .

[@DarthTach]

My mom saw this in Theatres back in 1974. She got so scared of it she absolutely refuses to watch this movie again. Even if my brother or I see it on TV and tease that we are changing the channel to it she leaves the room. It scared her that bad.

[@kodywatts6886]

The virgin dying first blew my mind the first time I saw it 😂. It’s my favorite slasher because the characters are actually likable and not just there for cool death scenes

[@Scotdod24]

Hey guys, love your reaction vids and so glad you watched this film, one of my fav horror films. This was the first film to use "the calls are coming from inside the house" trope . John Carpenter has said he was very influenced by this film to make Halloween. Yeah, I love how you find out nothing out about the killer and it left to you to figure out his back story just by the phone calls. There 2 remakes, 2006 and 2019. I've seen the 2006 remake and even though it got slated by critics, I quite enjoyed it( goes more into who the killer is) Dan

[@ryanjacobson2508]

Carpenter denies any influence from Black Christmas. The director of Black Christmas says that he talked to Carpenter about doing a sequel in which "Billy" escapes from a mental hospital and starts killing babysitters. That sequel never got made but go figure, the plot of Halloween involves an escaped mental patient killing babysitters.

[@oneironaut420]

Audiences today think that horror movies are about following a formula, showing as much graphic gore as possible and jump scares. It seems people don't know how to deal with ambiguity anymore. They need every last thing explained and resolved and if it's not, then they need a whole other movie just to give them backstory. I love that this film establishes some tropes while subverting expectations and that we never find out who Billy is or what his motivations are. It is scarier that way because if this were happening to you, you wouldn't have a backstory either. You'd just know that this twisted stranger is fucking with you and no amount of backstory will change the danger you're in.

[@fynnthefox9078]

THANK YOU!

[@ely_oh]

Black Christmas walked so Halloween could run. Great reaction video, Tasha and the gals! 👏😊

[@tashatipton2141]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ I should have known this inspired Carpenter lol

[@tashatipton2141]

Completely forgot to put our instagram names in the beginning 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ @tipton.tasha @emmalou432

[@chrisbryz1652]

You have pigs :)

[@krisshenderson4478]

Followed you both. FoolMoon_diy

[@tashatipton2141]

@@chrisbryz1652 yes I do! Taco and Petey Haha I didn't even think about if people didn't watch my agents of shield videos they wouldn't know. They get mentioned a few times in those!

[@willE84]

Watched this for the 1st time recently myself and definitely got why it's a fave among horror fans. Some creepy shit! Anyway, another fun reaction and I loved the As The World Turns nod--ATWT was my SHIT back in the day lol.

[@theshape3988]

Just found this channel. This was great. Just subbed.

[@tashatipton2141]

Yay! I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos!!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Next weekend will be us reacting to the 2006 remake of this movie!

[@kazzymoviefan]

INTERESTING TRIVIA. John Carpenter (Halloween) once asked Bob Clark, the director how he would do a sequel to Black Christmas. Bob told him he would have Billy caught and put in a mental asylum and then have him escape on Halloween night and stalk baby sitters in a suburb.... and this was how Halloween was made. It is basically an unintentional sequel to Black Christmas!

[@freelancebabymaker]

i am waiting for the three of you to watch train to busan sometime soon becuase that movie is straight up emotionally scarring

[@michaelstevens7140]

Great job reacting to Black Christmas, my favorite film since I was a kid! Could you and the gals please react to the Blues Brothers (1980 comedy)? It is by far the best film musical of all time. So so many legends in the movie :)

[@michiganjfrog366]

Billy calls after he kills.. Guess why the phone rings at the end.. 🖤🎄💕

[@NatalyaHere]

Watching movies with you guys seems like so much fun!🖤 I recommend giving Hostel or Human Centipede a watch, they are pretty disturbing haha

[@tashatipton2141]

Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ I think eventually we will tackle at least one of those because they would probably make for good reactions but gotta amp myself up first 🤣

[@ejbarbs7873]

The killer makes a phone call after every time he kills someone, that’s the significance of the call at the end.

[@ejbarbs7873]

@Trevor Rogert Whats the assistant’s verdict

[@gachoman2012]

There is a fan film sequel that’s currently in production right now titled “It’s Me Billy” it will probably only be 30 minutes but the production is professional and what I’ve seen so far looks great. The main actress has a striking resemblance to the main actress in this film I suggest looking it up!

[@1957tennis]

Carrie, Holloween, Excorsist, Jaws, Black Christmas. The 70's were the Goldon Age of horror.

[@fynnthefox9078]

80's was the Silver age 90's-Current are the Modern/Bronze age

[@44excalibur]

"Billy" was played by Canadian actor Nick Mancuso, who was uncredited in the role.

[@joerenaud8292]

Not unlike Hichcock, the director wants you to feel unsettled that there is no closure, which all three of you normally expected. That's part of the overall creepiness of this film, so many unanswered questions without any closure.

[@craigusselman546]

Margot Kidder was so cute in this movie RIP.

[@poindexterjones206]

Well-acted and scary. I love Mrs. Mack! "B is for Booze." LOL

[@kasonpasters2987]

Can you please do scream, or 2006 when a stranger calls?

[@mem1701movies]

Can you believe the same guy also made A CHRISTMAS STORY?

[@StCerberusEngel]

Two fantastic holiday movies with two very different tones that I watch every single year, without fail.

[@ryanoseguera1207]

Sometimes it's WAY better for them not to reveal much about the bad guy in a horror movie. Sometimes whatever WE think of as far as backstory goes is way scary than what they could've revealed to us. And when the creators show us the full backstory...we get Black X-Mas (2006)......where....Jesus freaking Christ.

[@Greenwood4727]

problem with a lot of people today.. they want things spoonfed to them a nice ending over, they want closure but the fact there is no resolution you always wonder and analyse it

[@fynnthefox9078]

They completely missed the point of what made the original great and scary. At least the gore is good. But that's about it.

[@gothcroxs]

Girl, you and I are the same. I can tell we both LOVE wine and it’s the best to have when watching a movie. 🥂

[@JhonnyMah]

These horror videos are awesome!!! I can't wait for your next MCU video though lol ;)

[@maurabewsmoviecorner6911]

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[@Godzilla-tu2cd]

Billy if that is his name, is a million times terrifying in this then the remake from 2006 because you don't know who he is or why he's doing this. Just like Michael Myers the less you know the scary they are

[@86forever]

Ya !! The 2006 version wasn't bad though... I did like it and it was way better than the 2019 one.. that one just sucked !!

[@Godzilla-tu2cd]

I hated the 06 remake for a lot of reasons but yes the 2019 remake is an abomination

[@fynnthefox9078]

A backstory can easily make or break a character like Billy.

[@Godzilla-tu2cd]

@@fynnthefox9078 you'll probably like the 2006 remake then.

[@CarloisBuriedAlive]

Love the festive background 🎄

[@christhornycroft3686]

A classic Canadian slasher movie that does it right. *Spoiler Alert* You barely see any actual violence. That's what makes it creepier. A lot is left to your imagination.

[@kevaunmitchell1316]

The same person who directed this movie is the same person who also directed another Christmas classic a Christmas story released in (1983)

[@mem1701movies]

3:47 “that’s what she said.” - Michael Scott

[@marcadams3810]

Hey Tasha new to u and ur family s channel i like black christmas a really good film to watch is the sixth sense not really horror but the ending is woo

[@shadoweyes5808]

The movie I want you guys to react to is Blue Velvet with Dennis Hopper from 1986.

[@scottreacher4620]

Another great reaction video. I jumped when Emma hit the table. ahhahahaah. There's a movie called "Student Bodies" from 1981 that's comedy horror, and it's so corny. I hope you review it. #TeamEmma

[@alexanderkubetin2455]

New Subscriber here i enjoy your videos these are a riot haha I just watched your take on the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie I was dying laughing at your reactions 😆 🤣 hey you should do this movie called The Burning from 1981 pretty gnarly movie it scared the shit outta me when I was a kid it also has Jason Alexander AKA George Costanza from Seinfeld in it that was a really good flick anyway hope you all have a Merry Christmas and keep these videos comin 😀 😊

[@tashatipton2141]

Yay! I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ I never heard of that movie but we will definitely add that to our list! Thanks so much for the request!

[@alexanderkubetin2455]

@@tashatipton2141 Hells Yeahh !!!! And you are very welcome 😊💗

[@zoltankoncz1996]

Great reaction to this movie!! Will you be reacting to the 2006 remake as well? I wouldn’t recommend the 2019 one, but if it interests you you can. Also Krampus (2015) is a great horror comedy the three of you would enjoy! :)

[@judaihyuga]

Considering that the remakes backstory for Billy is simultaneously gross and really, really stupid, I think this was better. Billy being a faceless killer makes him infinitely more terrifying and not knowing his motives, assuming he even had any and he wasn't just batshit crazy, is effectively chilling. This movie is the epitome of less is more.

[@tashatipton2141]

Completely agree! The remake was definitely overkill. After I had time to think about it it is wayyyyy more scary not knowing anything about him. Sometimes I just need time to let everything sink in and really process something lol We did a video of the remake and we pretty much just rip that one to shreds!

[@tee2983]

Love it ❤️

[@bryanpeter2744]

Cool, just to let you know there is a fan film to be released Spring 2021. It is called , “It’s Me Billy” the Teaser trailer was released Christmas Eve on KZbin.

[@csw3287]

Christmas Horror? Please watch "Silent Night, Deadly Night "

[@tashatipton2141]

OMG I hear about that one!!! Definitely have to add that to our list! Thanks for the request! ❤️

[@csw3287]

@@tashatipton2141 Very Cool. You're Welcome. Thanks so much for responding. Merry Christmas 🎅🤶

[@mxrdersimulator]

after watching this movie, i'm so glad i got the bedroom with the vent in the wall, and my sibling has to deal with the attic door in theirs. i'd stay awake all night staring at it otherwise, lmao

[@nigelmenard4967]

Love your videos especially with the three of you and love black christmas. A sequel was never made but the director said he would have had the killer return a year later at Halloween. That's how Michael myers was created. Gory Suggestions: Halloween (Rob Zombie), Evil Dead (Old/Remake), Dead/Alive, High Tension (Subtitles) Classic: Psycho, The Birds, Rosemary's Baby, Rocky Horror (Remake), Little Shop Of Horrors (musical) Creepy Kids: Sleepaway Camp, Goodnight Mommy (Subtitles)

[@TyminatorsongsOfficialChannel]

This Was A Canadian Film Director By Bob Clark BTW Bob Clark Directed A Christmas Story

[@Haunter_Who88]

It's me Billy had just released. It is a fan film and an unofficial sequel to the original that follows the OG faithfully and has a running time of 42 minutes. I highly encourage you to check it out!

[@brandonlee2565]

I’ve never actually seen this one but I’ve seen the 2006 remake that one is way more brutal than the 74 movie it looks like and there is another remake that came out last year I haven’t seen either but I’m telling you right now the 2006 one gave me nightmares and I don’t usually get that scared of anything but idk if you’ve ever seen Better Watch Out that’s another Christmas horror movie that’s really good

[@leethompson5575]

Love that jingle all the way sweatshirt of Elizabeth it's awesome 👍

[@slipknotjc1]

Wow!! You girls are gorgeous js😉

[@scouseofhorror104]

I really was late to the Christmas party on this one! Never realised how brilliant it is until recently. And Mrs MacHenry really is a champ.. 🥳🤣

[@Espo2250]

I LOVE Black christmas and wish there was a sequel to the original....John carpenter was a huge fan of this movie and its obvious in Halloween how much it borrows elements from black christmas.

[@scotthewitt258]

The credits never say who played Billy et al. The POV shots, "Billy" is considered to be played by the cinematographer. When seen in the shadows, it is the director, Bob Clark. On the telephone, the voices are director Bob Clark, actor Nick Mancuso, and several female actors. To represent the various personalities.

[@thagerussculshaw3839]

Apparently this was Elvis Presley' s favourite horror movie and he would watch it every year around his house with friend's and family

[@TheCryptofHorrors-DerCryptaxis]

Black Christmas pre-dates Halloween by a few years and was definitely an influence on it (even though they try to deny that sometimes)

[@Vertigotheatre1]

Great reaction ladies. This is one of my faves, Halloween ripped this off big time and then took all the credit.

[@danitempest]

You are so right! Kinda makes someone dislike Carpenter a lil' bit doesn't it?

[@dylanstyles8056]

Ripped off? The only thing similar are the POV shots and the holiday themed title. You never see Billy other than his eye basically, while Michael Myers is a known quantity.

[@fynnthefox9078]

Ehh... I feel like Carpenter was inspired by it, and made Halloween his own. You can definitely differentiate the two.

[@egonrhoodie2745]

Love this movie! 🎥😇🙏💖💕💖💞

[@liam89th]

Nobody seems to react to Shallow Grave. An incredibly underrated British horror. You should do it.

[@elijahperez6506]

That movie is 100/10 absolutely amazing

[@tajuanacampbell9466]

You should to all the scream movies after the holidays I would love to see your reactions to them.

[@45banshee]

Its not a great movie but the scariest opening to any horror movie is When A Stranger Calls

[@balladofthebroken7569]

One of the best slashers of all time. I love it more with each watch.

[@jacobyalexander3809]

Hiiii y'all I'm so in love with y'all's reactions..... I've been wanting y'all to react to the "Scream" Series💓💓💓 Scream 4 is my favorite!🐰❤️

[@ToylandChairman666]

The 2006 remake explored too much about Billy to the point the mystique was gone. It's kind of a guilty pleasure, though. Haven't seen the 2019 version, which is apparently in name only anyway.

[@DCFCfanatic]

yeah but wasn't the 2019 version along the lines of sorority house vs a frat house. Or something like that? I've never seen it.

[@DrGregoryHouseIT]

@@DCFCfanatic It's trying to make a point about sexual violence on campus, in the most unsubtle yet hypocritical way possible, with a dash of disrespect to rape victims' trauma.

[@robmann400]

Okay, so the cops are small town American college town cops in 1974 pre-FBI super serial killer crimes unit FBI... at the very end the small town cops leave because they’re sure it was Peter; they got their killer and they know enough not to disturb the scene anymore as the forensic guys from State police are due to arrive soon as mentioned in the dialogue. Everything said at the end - mostly off screen - between various randoms is important to help the viewer with this seemingly WTF ending... this movie was filmed in Toronto where I was born (1965) and raised. The park scene used High Park, where I played as a boy. The campus is U of T where I’ve partied and played Rugby. I’ve even played hockey at the ice rink they use (first goalie mask used - and used correctly - in a horror movie?). Andrea Martin (glasses) is an SCTV legend. Movies don’t come more Canadian than Black Christmas... Love your channel; great work. The woman in the middle is a champ btw. Also... toilet tank water is fine to drink in an emergency situation because it’s fresh water and the tank is not connected to the business end of the bowl in any way that would make the tank water dangerous to drink. Recommendation... The Changeling (1980), another Canadian film. It’s what I recommend to people who want to watch a horror film that’s “actually scary” because - I think - it’s the scariest one that can be watched by non-horror fans. Other recommends for you are Calvaire, May, Teeth, Raw, and, if you want to break your brains... Dogtooth. Three of those are foreign movie so watch out for any subtitles or expanding horizons...🍷🌻♥️🍷🌻♥️🍷🌻♥️

[@Smileybeeblevrox]

Technically the remake 2006 movie Black X-mas gives the Billy/Agnes backstory and Bob Clark didn't object to it

[@kancionsinziztema23]

Lovely

[@patering]

They never followed up with who Billy was or his backstory. But there is a KZbinr who completed an Indigogo campaign to raise money for his own sequel to Black Christmas called "It's me, Billy". He just finished filming and the teaser trailer will be released on December 24th. Check him out kzbin.infofeatured

[@chrisbryz1652]

Yay

[@christopherhenry2259]

You should really watch the 2006 one it’ll be fun for comparisons

[@tashatipton2141]

Yesss!!! We are definitely going to be doing that one soon! Plus I love Gretchen Weiners and I know she is in that one lol

[@joshjones6536]

The guy from the Beyond The Mask channel has a great video the subject of “Who is Billy?” and “What about Agnes?”

[@shadoweyes5808]

Followed by Rivers Edge also 1986 with Keanu Reeves and also your boy Dennis Hopper from Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2.