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Steven C Miller will direct Anchor Bay's series reboot, which is simply titled Silent Night, Variety reports.
Principal photography on the project is slated to begin next month for a holiday season release. The film will be based on a screenplay penned by executive producer Jayson Rothwell.
Silent Night, Deadly Night followed a local police department's search for a killer Santa Claus terrorising a small town. McDowell will play the sheriff of the force in the remake.
Earlier this month, McDowell was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of his cinematic achievements. He is best known for his roles in A Clockwork Orange and If....
Silent Night, Deadly Night was originally released in 1984. It went on to spawn four sequels.
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Watch a trailer for Silent Night, Deadly Night below:
