That's not to say there's not some elements here that I don't find a little annoying. ...Also some characters seem to appear suddenly out of nowhere at key moments although granted this is to leave viewers guessing as to the possible identity of the lunatic on the loose.
How 'bout it's a sorority house and people come and go?
Still in terms of an Horror Thriller classic, this is about as good as it gets. Definitely a huge influence on John Carpenter's Halloween and a slew of other films about killers using a telephone as a key plot device.
Right.
...Leaves the viewer feeling queasy and shaken, the mix of humor and realism only adding to the feel that this is a very palpable horror. **** 1/2 out of *****
The last scene makes this entire creep-out worthy of inclusion in the "FEEL BAD" movies thread, yet, because this film also terrifies I suppose there is some catharsis and one evacuates "bad" feelings.
BLACK CHRISTMAS is a surprise, well made, thoughtful and effective... way f***ed up. Really good thriller.
"You could have it removed like a wart...!"