Christmas is a time for family, presents, and holiday movies. But have you ever considered mixing in a little murder and memes? That's exactly what Silent Night Deadly Night 2 is all about. As Christmas approaches, it's the perfect time to start watching those festive films, if you haven't already.
Christmas horror movies are unexpectedly popular, with many incorporating a humorous element, like the films Krampus and It’s a Wonderful Knife. Sometimes, the humor takes the form of a meme. This is the case for the 1987 horror movie Silent Night Deadly Night Part 2, which features a meme that may be familiar to you.
Silent Night Deadly Night features a garbage Christmas meme
For those who don’t know, the Silent Night Deadly Night franchise is a series of camp horror movies that ran throughout the 80s and 90s.
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The first movie followed this incredible premise: “An orphan raised by nuns grows up to be a killer toy-store Santa Claus.” And its sequel follows suit, with the following synopsis: “The now-adult Ricky talks to a psychiatrist about how he became a murderer after his brother, Billy, died, which leads back to Mother Superior.”
The movie didn't receive universal praise, with a 22% Critics' Score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, it has achieved cult classic status, largely due to its over-the-top kills, including a scene that has become a popular meme.
This particular scene depicts one of the main character Ricky's violent rampages, as he shoots multiple members of his neighborhood. The clip is filled with absurd moments, from Ricky's unsettling laughter, to a neighbor coming out to complain about the noise despite there being none, and, of course, the iconic line "Garbage day!"
This Garbage Day meme involves Ricky shooting a man through a garbage can as he puts his trash out, but not before loudly exclaiming “Garbage day!”
The clip escalates further, with Ricky narrowly avoiding harming a child and then shooting at a moving car, causing it to flip and explode. He nonchalantly exclaims "Bingo!" The meme has been circulating on the internet for some time, so take a look at some variations below:
You can actually watch Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 for free (with ads) on YouTube and Tubi in certain areas. So, if you're feeling the crazy Christmas spirit, go ahead and give it a watch!
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Editor's P/S
As a hard fan of horror movies, I am thrilled to see that Silent Night Deadly Night 2 is getting the recognition it deserves. The Garbage Day meme is one of the most iconic moments in horror movie history, and it's great to see it being celebrated. The movie itself is a classic slasher flick, with plenty of gore and violence to keep you entertained. But what really sets it apart is the dark humor. The filmmakers clearly had a lot of fun making this movie, and that sense of fun comes through in every scene.
I highly recommend Silent Night Deadly Night 2 to any fan of horror movies. It's a fun, festive, and gory way to get into the Christmas spirit. Just be sure to watch out for Garbage Day!