To All A Good Night

To All a Good Night is a 1980 slasher horror film that follows a group of teenagers who stay behind at their boarding school during the Christmas holidays. The film opens with a group of students playing a round of strip poker in the school's library. After the game, they quickly disperse across the school.

The plot revolves around a vengeful killer who is targeting the students, one by one. The killer is dressed in a Santa Claus suit and appears to have a personal vendetta against the group. The students spend the night running for their lives as they try to figure out who the killer is and why they are being targeted.

Jennifer Runyon plays Nancy, the main protagonist who becomes the de-facto leader of the group. Forrest Swonsen plays Blake, Nancy's love interest, who becomes her main ally in the fight against the killer. Linda Gentile plays Melody, one of the students who seems to know more about the killer than she is letting on.

The film keeps the audience on edge with its jump scares and suspenseful music. The killer's motives are not revealed until the end of the film, which adds to the mystery and tension. The death scenes are graphic but not overly gory, which is typical of 80s slasher films.

One of the strong points of the film is its setting. The boarding school is isolated, and the snow-covered grounds create a creepy atmosphere. The dark hallways and abandoned rooms add to the claustrophobic feeling, making it the ideal setting for a horror movie.

The film does suffer from some pacing issues, particularly in the middle section. There are several scenes that feel like filler and don't move the plot forward. However, the final act more than makes up for it with its intense action sequences and reveal of the killer's identity.

Overall, To All a Good Night is a solid entry into the slasher horror genre. While it may not be as well-known as some of its contemporaries, it's still an entertaining and suspenseful film that's worth a watch.