In the 2006 remake of 'Black Christmas,' the plot loosely follows the original with added backstory for Billy, the killer. The film features flashbacks, a higher body count than its predecessor, and a mix of horror and dark humor. The sorority house setting is retained, where sorority sisters are stalked and killed by Billy and his sister Agnes. The movie ends with the final girl surviving after a showdown at a hospital. The remake is noted for its deviation from the original's subtlety, opting for a more graphic and over-the-top approach.
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1. The movie "Black Christmas" is a 2006 remake.
2. The remake follows the plot of the original but adds a backstory to the killer, Billy.
3. The movie takes place in a sorority house where a group of girls are being stalked and killed by Billy.
4. Billy was born in 1970 with jaundice and was locked in the attic by his mother.
5. Billy's mother had an affair and was violent towards him.
6. Billy killed his family and was institutionalized.
7. Billy's sister, Agnes, was sent to an orphanage after being injured by Billy.
8. The movie features a number of kills, including a scene where Billy eats his mother's flesh cookies.
9. The final girl, Kelly, is able to defeat Billy and Agnes by using shock paddles and a Christmas tree.
10. The movie ends with Kelly escaping the hospital and Billy and Agnes being killed.
11. The movie features 18 kills, including 7 men and 11 women.
12. The kill rate is approximately 1 kill every 5 minutes.
13. The movie was released in 2006 and has been largely forgotten.