Controversial yet beloved among audiences, Christmas-themed horror movies emerged in the early 1970s and gained a notorious reputation with Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984), depicting Santa as an ax-wielding maniac. Some parents and conservative groups condemned the film, while others embraced the portrayal of Yuletide as a backdrop for fear and dread. Drawing on interviews with directors, producers, special effects artists, photographers and actors, this book celebrates the sordid, colorful history of the Christmas horror subgenre. Matt DuPée is an author and horror film enthusiast who lives in the Washington D.C. metro area.and his book is titled A SCARY LITTLE CHRISTMAS: A HISTORY OF YULETIDE HORROR FILMS 1972-2022. Matt joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center.
