** A Christmas Tree Miracle

Route 40 Films, Flyover Films,

Kevin Sizemore, Claudia Esposito, Terry Kiser, Jill Whelan, Barrett Carnahan, Emily Capehart, Siomha Kenney, Michael Guy Allen



The George family is living way above it’s means, but David (Kevin Sizemore) has a great job and what’s another 2nd or 3rd mortgage to give the kids what they want for Christmas. But just before the holidays, downsizing loses David’s job, but he’s sure he’s going to find something again soon so the bring out the credit cards and keep the secret from the kids so they can have a “normal” Christmas. But as weeks turn into months, the Obama economy hits them hard, and there is no work to be had. As cell phones stop working, and utilities shut down, soon it becomes clear that they’re going to soon be homeless. In the midst of desperation, a kindly gentleman named Henry Banks (Terry Kiser) shows up and remembers a kindness David did for him when he needed it most and shows them a way out. Henry is an unusual guy who owns a Christmas Tree farm and who makes sure no one who needs a tree ever has to go without. Together the George’s find out their true selves and the future looks hopeful once again but in a way they could never imagine.

This is a unique Christmas film that is a bit strange feeling. Sure the usual themes of love and caring and family is all there, but Henry is a mystery. Who is this little guy, and is he really who he says he is or something more? You’ll see the ending coming a mile away, and guess what? You’ll be all wrong. This story is a wonderful tale, but not what you expect at all. This is a Christmas story unlike any other you’ve seen, and though it’s not perfect, it’s a good story. See it.

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Active Entertainment, Bullet Films, XXX Filmproduktion GmbH & Co KG

Nikki Deloach, Stephen Colletti, Anabella Casanova, Ross Britz, Terry Kiser, Mariah Bonner, A.J. Allegra, Lara Grice, Michael Berryman, Treat Williams

Evan Reynolds (Stephen Colletti) bought his bride to be Jennifer (Nikki Deloach) a run down 19th-century plantation house very cheap. But there is a reason it was very cheap. Too bad neither he nor his bride-to-be discover it until their friends — whom they’ve invited to the manse to celebrate — begin to drop dead. This house has a history and past residents are still hanging around in this horror fest.

This is a typical hacker/slasher film, like has been done many times before. But it seems we never get tired of these, especially in October. This one is a good as any. It starts out right into the action, and it’s creepy throughout. The plantation is run down, for sure, but their dream is to fix it up, flip it, and make a lot of money. But you have to live long enough to do that. And it appears nobody is coming out of this house alive.

The cast is not well know, but the quality is good. It’s a NetFlix “Watch Instantly” film, and frequently on Cable this time of year. It’s a good Halloween movie, just right for the cool fall evenings. If you can find this one, turn it on, as for sure it’s a horror film that slipped through the cracks. If you hate slasher films, then avoid this, as it is that and really nothing else. But if you’re a horror fan, this is as good as any, and it’s nice to have a new story that isn’t part 15 of Jason wasn’t really dead and is coming back for a 16th. Well done simple gore fest, and worth the time I spent watching it.

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