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Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!
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Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!

1989-11-09 · 90 min · ★ 3.9

Horror

Ricky Caldwell, the notorious 'Killer Santa Claus', awakens from a six-year coma after being kept alive on life-support by a slightly crazed doctor experimenting with ESP and other special abilities. Ricky targets a young, clairvoyant blind woman, named Laura, whom is traveling with her brother Chris, and his girlfriend Jerri to their grandmother's house for Christmas Eve, and Ricky decides to go after her, leaving a trail of dead bodies in his wake.

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Directors
Monte Hellman
Production companies
Quiet Films Inc.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard BeymerRichard BeymerDr. Newbury
Bill MoseleyBill MoseleyRicky
Samantha ScullySamantha ScullyLaura
Eric DaReEric DaReChris
Laura HarringLaura HarringJerri
Elizabeth HoffmanElizabeth HoffmanGranny
Robert CulpRobert CulpLt. Connely
Richard C. AdamsRichard C. AdamsSanta
Melissa HellmanDr. Newbury's Assistant
Isabel CooleyIsabel CooleyHospital Receptionist
Leonard MannLeonard MannLaura's Psychiatrist
Carlos PalominoCarlos PalominoTruck Driver
Marc DietrichGas Station Attendant
Jim LaddNewscaster
Richard N. GladsteinRichard N. GladsteinDetective
Tamela SongNurse
Michael AmeenCoroner
Dave Mount Jr.Policeman
Thomas Herod Jr.Policeman
David UmstadterPoliceman

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