Black Christmas Revisited book coming in January, covers all three films

Bloody-Flicks has announced that It’s Me, Billy: Black Christmas Revisited, authors Paul Downey and David Hastings’ “definitive account of all three Black Christmas movies”, will be released by BearManor Media in hardback, paperback, and e-book formats on January 28th! A bit late to be a stocking stuffer, but at least you’ll know all there is to know about the 1974, 2006, and 2019 films called Black Christmas by the time we reach next December.

It’s Me, Billy: Black Christmas Revisited is a

comprehensive account that delves into the origins of Black Christmas, dating back to inspirations for the script right up until the latest reboot from Blumhouse in 2019. Including interviews with cast and crew members from all three films, It’s Me, Billy will reveal stories you have never heard before from the people who were there. Whether it is the filming of the original 1974 classic, interference from the Weinsteins on the set in 2006, or the inspiration behind the 2019 movie; this book has it all covered.

The book will include

Foreword by Dan Duffin (owner of It’sMeBilly.com)

Interviews with the original 1974 cast and crew including Nick Mancuso, Lynn Griffin, Stan Cole (editor), Burt Dunk (camera operator), and many more still to be announced.

Interviews with cast and crew from the remakes.

The first comprehensive reading of the original film in an academic theory context.

Interviews with leading filmmakers and fans from around the world about the impact and legacy of the movie on them and their careers.

A look at the various spin-offs and merchandise from the film.

Archival interviews all brought together for the first time in one book.

Paul Downey had this to say about It’s Me, Billy: Black Christmas Revisited:

I’m delighted we can finally reveal the release date for It’s Me, Billy: Black Christmas Revisited. This has been a labour of love for the best part of three years of our lives and I can’t wait for everyone to read it.”

David Hastings added:

I’m in awe of the original movie so much, and it holds a special place in my icy, chilled heart. After learning all these new secrets and stories from the film, that has never been revealed in some cases, from speaking with those behind the scenes, it has helped elevate the film more than I could ever have imagined, as well as allowing me to appreciate the impact and special cult longevity it has with fans around the world even more! I can’t wait for readers to unlock the secrets of Billy with us!”

My main reason for getting this book would be to learn more about the 1974 original Black Christmas, as that’s the only one of the three that I really love. I hated the ’06 movie when it was first released, but have to come to enjoy it a little as a mindless slasher. The 2019 movie shouldn’t have been called Black Christmas. But even though I don’t have much interest in the two remakes, I’m glad this book covers all of them.