To All a Goodnight

Synopsis

To All a Goodnight is a 1980 slasher horror film that centers on a group of college sorority sisters whose holiday celebration turns deadly. After a tragic event ruins their Christmas party, the surviving members decide to gather at a remote lake house hoping for a fresh start and some holiday cheer. However, the festive atmosphere quickly deteriorates as a mysterious masked killer begins targeting them one by one. With suspense mounting and trust eroding, the women must uncover the identity of the murderer to survive the night. The film blends traditional slasher tropes with a Christmas setting, offering a chilling holiday horror experience.

Cast

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  Jennifer Runyon

  Nancy

• Forrest Swanson

  Alex

• Linda Gentile

  Meoldy

• William Lauer

  T.J.

• Judith Bridges

  Leia

• Kiva Lawrence

  Mrs. Jenson

Reviews

To All a Goodnight has garnered largely negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 4.6/10, indicating generally unfavorable reception. Reviewers often criticize the movie's predictable plot, low-budget production values, and lack of originality within the slasher genre. For instance, a review on Rotten Tomatoes highlights the "uninspired storyline and weak character development," contributing to a failure to build real suspense or emotional investment. However, some viewers appreciate the film's campy charm and nostalgic appeal as an early example of holiday-themed horror, noting its

See also

Oppenheimer

Last Tango in Paris

Don't Look Now

Pierrot le Fou