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Total Jingle Bell Fail: 5 Unwatchable Christmas Movies That Will Ruin Your Holiday Vibe

Total Jingle Bell Fail: 5 Unwatchable Christmas Movies That Will Ruin Your Holiday Vibe

Even your craving for holiday treats might vanish after half an hour. Tested and confirmed.

When the holiday season approaches, we all love diving into the cozy, heartwarming atmosphere of Christmas movies. Classics like Home Alone or The Irony of Fate are perfect examples of films that fill our hearts with warmth. However, on the flip side, there are movies that can easily ruin any sense of magic. Here are five Christmas movies to avoid if you want to preserve your festive spirit.

Christmas Bedtime Stories (2022)

This film follows a woman whose husband goes missing during the war. She finds solace by telling stories about him to her daughter. The ending, featuring the husband’s miraculous return, teeters between fantasy and over-the-top melodrama.

Still from the movie 'Christmas Bedtime Stories' (2022)

Aside from its implausible plot twists, the film suffers from poor acting and countless absurd situations, making it unbearable for most viewers.

A Holiday Home (2011)

Two families with the same last name end up stuck in an isolated cabin in Scotland.

While the premise could have been a recipe for romantic tension, the movie feels utterly contrived. The forced 'under one roof' atmosphere and clichéd character relationships fail to captivate, and weak acting only worsens the experience, as noted by Collider reviewers.

Oliver’s Ghost (2011)

Still from the movie 'Oliver’s Ghost' (2011)

This Sixth Sense-style film, where a boy can see ghosts, promises to be mysterious and gripping but turns into a massive letdown. A completely predictable ending, combined with dreadful CGI, makes it unenjoyable even for fans of supernatural dramas.

The Town That Forgot Christmas (2010)

The story centers on a small town where no one believes in Christmas miracles. The protagonists’ attempts to reignite the holiday spirit among the townsfolk only irritate viewers. The film feels like a rehash of the outdated trope of 'wealthy people saving the poor,' offering no depth and delivering only dull, clichéd morals.

Chasing the Leprechaun (2012)

What could be worse than a ridiculous plot about a big businessman in Ireland defending land because of 'magical leprechauns'? Not only is the movie absurd, but it’s also entirely predictable.

Still from the movie 'Chasing the Leprechaun' (2012)

The protagonist’s transformation from a hard-nosed corporate figure into a protector of mythical creatures evokes nothing but bewilderment—it’s a trope we’ve seen a thousand times before.

Despite their Christmas themes, none of these films will add any magic to your holiday. Instead of wasting time on these duds, revisit timeless classics or seek out something more worthwhile. Your holiday spirit will thank you!

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