As a seasoned cinephile who has spent countless winters huddled by the fireplace with nothing but my thoughts and the silver screen for company, I can’t help but find intrigue in this fan theory connecting the beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Story, to the chilling horror film, Black Christmas.
A compelling theory circulating online today posits that “A Christmas Story” could be a prelude to the 1974 holiday horror film “Black Christmas”. While there’s no confirmed link between the two films on a promotional or financial level, a close examination of this theory presented by Reddit users and other forum participants reveals a convincing correlation between the two movies. Here’s an overview of the theory, along with reasons why it might be worth considering as part of your personal interpretation.
Both “A Christmas Story” and “Black Christmas,” directed by Bob Clark, share a common link. While “Black Christmas” was released in 1974, “A Christmas Story” followed in 1983. Despite the time gap, given that “A Christmas Story” is set in 1939, it could be considered a prequel. Interestingly, Clark may have intentionally included hints and Easter eggs to imply that these movies exist within the same narrative universe and even feature shared characters.
Movie analysts propose that the younger sibling of Ralphie, named Randy Parker (played by Ian Petrella) in “A Christmas Story“, could grow up to be the murderer from “Black Christmas“. This idea is relatively plausible since the true identity of the killer in “Black Christmas” remains unclear, and the setting for the film is also left open to interpretation.
Evidence
Additionally, there are some intriguing similarities in sound and speech patterns that link Randy to this murderer. For instance, in the film “A Christmas Story“, Randy is frequently portrayed as whiny and powerless, with his complaints often transcending words, like when he struggles to move in his heavy winter clothing in the snow. Interestingly enough, the murderer in “Black Christmas” is infamously known as “The Moaner” due to his habit of making disturbing noises over the phone to a sorority house.
In a playful effort to get him to eat, Randy’s mother once asked, “Aren’t you the one who eats like a little pig?” as a child. Later on, in a possible reference to this childhood incident or a chilling reenactment, the character from Black Christmas makes another call, saying, “You remind me of a pretty pig.
In the film “Black Christmas”, the murderer is heard using the names “Billy” and “Agnes”. These names don’t seem connected to “A Christmas Story”. Interestingly, the killers’ parents in this movie are referred to as Mrs. Parker and “The Old Man”, but we never discover their first names. Given that many horror film killers have a deep-rooted obsession with past traumas, it’s conceivable that he might be invoking these names as a nod to his own upbringing.
Timeline
It’s clear from the information given that “A Christmas Story” is set in 1939, whereas the year isn’t explicitly mentioned in “Black Christmas.” Given that “Black Christmas” was released in 1974, it seems reasonable to infer that the story takes place around that time. In “A Christmas Story,” character Randy would have been no older than 8 years old, so if he were the killer in “Black Christmas,” he wouldn’t be any older than 43 at the time of its release.
The actions of the movie’s killer appear reasonable for a fit 43-year-old man, which makes sense. What adds to the mystery is that another character, Peter (Keir Duella), is mistakenly thought to be the killer. Given that Peter is in his late 30s, he could pass as Randy at the time of the story. Since Randy’s exact age isn’t mentioned, he could have been as young as five in “A Christmas Story,” which means he would be around 40 in “Black Christmas.
A Christmas Story Christmas
The biggest issue with this theory is the 2022 sequel A Christmas Story Christmas. It takes place 33 years after the events of A Christmas Story, meaning it should be set in the year 1972, just two years before Black Christmas. We are reintroduced to the Parker family, including Randy, who is played by a grown-up Petrella. Randy doesn’t seem to be mentally ill or murderous in this sequel, so it’s hard to imagine how he would become so bloodthirsty just 24 months later.
Indeed, Randy might have been quite cleverly concealing his murderous nature towards his family in 1972, only to reveal it later in 1974 against the sorority. However, this doesn’t align tidily with the narrative of Black Christmas, where the killer appears impulsive and lacking in restraint. It could be that Randy experienced a sudden deterioration in his mental health within those two years – possibly prompted by his father’s passing in 1972. If you decide to maintain both the movie A Christmas Story Christmas and this fan theory, however, the argument becomes slightly less convincing.
As a movie enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that you can now stream two heartwarming holiday classics – “A Christmas Story” and its sequel “A Christmas Story Christmas” – exclusively on Max. If you’re in the mood for something chilling, don’t miss “Black Christmas,” which is currently available for streaming on both Peacock and Amazon Prime Video. Enjoy your movie time!
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2024-12-24 14:09