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Black Christmas Movie Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch the Black Christmas movies in order
Last updated: November 7 2026
Written by: ChronoChris
Black Christmas helped invent the slasher genre years before Halloween, and it has been remade twice. If you want a holiday horror marathon, here's how to watch all three versions.
In 1974, Bob Clark β who would later direct A Christmas Story β made a chilling film about sorority sisters stalked by a killer making obscene phone calls from inside the house. Black Christmas quietly laid the groundwork for the entire slasher genre. Its legacy has inspired two remakes, each with a very different take on the holiday terror. Starring Olivia Hussey, Margot Kidder and Keir Dullea, the original film's eerie phone calls and unseen killer have influenced countless horror movies since.
π Release Order
Release order is the clearest way to compare the original with its reinterpretations.
- Black Christmas (1974)
- Black Christmas (2006)
- Black Christmas (2019)
None of the films are direct sequels. The 2006 remake expands the original's mysterious killer with a gruesome backstory, while the 2019 version reinvents the premise as a campus thriller with supernatural twists.
π Story Chronology
Story-wise, each film is self-contained. The 2006 remake spends much of its runtime in flashbacks to the killer's childhood, but it still stands on its own.
- Black Christmas (1974)
- Black Christmas (2006)
- Black Christmas (2019)
Which Order Should You Choose?
Start with the 1974 original β its ambiguity and atmosphere hold up remarkably well. Then pick a remake based on your taste: 2006 for over-the-top gore, 2019 for a PG-13 social thriller. Either way, it's an ideal December double feature for horror fans. All three films clock in under two hours, so you can easily fit the whole set into one snowy evening.
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