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One Magic Christmas is a 1985 family fantasy film, directed by Phillip Borsos, starring Mary Steenburgen, Gary Basaraba and Elisabeth Harnois.
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58 of 58 · most liked firstI am watching an utterly fucked Christmas movie called One Magic Christmas where an archangel decides to scare a woman into loving Christmas *by killing her husband and two kids*. I really hope it's just the cold medicine making me hallucinate this because this is marketed to CHILDREN
negative · AI labelView post →Just re-watched this great Christmas movie from the 80's called "One Magic Christmas" with Mary Steenburgen & Harry Dean Stanton. I'm always surprised no one talks about this film more RS
positive · AI labelView post →I am writing a holiday play, and I have been told that "One Magic Christmas" is the most unhinged possible Christmas movie, so obviously I will be watching it tonight
neutral · AI labelView post →the Christmas movie of my childhood features a bank robbery, a man drowning alive in a car, and Harry Dean Stanton in a cowboy hat. It was also filmed in Ontario on location and truly feels like a lived-in blue collar world before Santa gets involved. all hail One Magic Christmas (1985)
positive · AI labelView post →Introduce yourself using only one food you refuse to eat, one movie you'll never watch again, and one song you can't stand. Bananas One Magic Christmas Rock DJ
neutral · AI labelView post →I will never miss an opportunity to talk up the child trauma factory that was One Magic Christmas (1986), a delightful holiday movie for the whole family, featuring divorce, kidnapping, murder, child drownings, oh but it’s all fine because an angel shows up.
negative · AI labelView post →Me: “Time for the depressing Christmas movie!” Puts in “One Magic Christmas” starring Mary Steenburgen and Harry Dean Stanton.
neutral · AI labelView post →One Magic Christmas - 1985 Filmed in Scarborough, Meaford & Owen Sound in Ontario Trivia: The letters at Santa's workshop were provided by the Toronto Post Office and written by actual Canadian children. 🇨🇦🍁 youtu.be/Rqh7uJTwtB0?...
neutral · AI labelView post →There was a wonderful podcast called We Want The D where they reviewed every single Disney movie... And they voted One Magic Christmas as the worst Disney movie of all time.
neutral · AI labelView post →Every holiday season, I watch a critically maligned Christmas movie in hopes to say "You know what? that wasn't so bad!" So far I am 0-4 with One Magic Christmas, Four Christmases, Last Christmas and Santa Claus: the Movie Will Deck The Halls (a whopping 6% on Rotten Tomatoes) turn the tide?
neutral · AI labelView post →One of the most insane in that regard is One Magic Christmas, a disney movie where Santa decides a financially struggling mother doesn't say "Merry Christmas" enough so he sends an angel to kill her entire family
neutral · AI labelView post →Gerry has Jeremy Phelps and Matt Spaulding on to discuss the Disney movie "One Magic Christmas" on @radchristmas.bsky.social christmaspodcasts.com/19662782-one...
neutral · AI labelView post →If tcm is airing 80s christmas movies, they should show One Magic Christmas starring Mary Steenburgen and Harry Dean Stanton, possibly the most depressing christmas movie ever made #tcmparty
neutral · AI labelView post →It was called "One Magic Christmas." The ending was supposed to be like "It's a wonderful life." In that vintage movie from the 1940's, they didn't kill off the man's kids
negative · AI labelView post →Just finished watching “One Magic Christmas,” a Disney movie from 1985 that stars Mary Steenburgen, Harry Dean Stanton, and ****ing Casey Jones from the 90s Ninja Turtles movies. A more unhinged Christmas movie, I have never seen.
negative · AI labelView post →My All Time Favourite 🪄🎄🎁🎅🏻 Filmed in Meaford, Ontario One Magic Christmas is a 1985 Christmas fantasy film directed by Phillip Borsos. It was released by Walt Disney Pictures and stars Mary Steenburgen and Harry Dean Stanton. It was shot in Meaford, Ont with some scenes in Owen Sound, Ont, Canada.🇨🇦
positive · AI labelView post →One Magic Christmas might be an unrelentingly depressing wholesome family Christmas movie, but you can’t deny the fashion.
neutral · AI labelView post →As kids every year we would watch a movie called 'One Magic Christmas', in which Mary Steenburgen's husband is shot and her kids drown on Christmas eve. Gotta be one of the darkest kids movies of all time.
positive · AI labelView post →New episode on the depressing 1985 Disney movie “One Magic Christmas” with Jeremy Phelps from North Pole General Store and Matt Spaulding from North Pole Radio! It’s opposite “It’s a Wonderful Life,” and it’s bleak! #TotallyRadChristmas #RadChristmas #Disney #OneMagicChristmas #80s #80sChristmas
neutral · AI labelView post →And even then, the parents after One Magic Christmas were just pretty sure this must have been PG movie and the other film at the two-plex, Santa Claus: the movie, was the G. But the staff confirmed the posted rating was right. I think someone says a naughty word in SC.
neutral · AI labelView post →Before it's too late you might think about adding One Magic Christmas to your Christmas movie list. It's my most favorite Xmas movie and I watch it every year. Best Santa EVER IMO! Check out this video, "official trailer for One Magic Christmas" share.google/apVrbS4wKq5i...
positive · AI labelView post →Possibly worst Xmas movie ever: One Magic Christmas (1985). A lower-income mom is careful with money. Apparently god does not approve of making ends meet, because he sends an angel to do terrible things to her family until the punishments make her happier. And Santa somehow agrees. WTF?
negative · AI labelView post →#NowWatching The last two Christmases I've watched maligned Holiday Movies hoping to say "Well that wasn't as lousy as people said!" I've gone 0 For 2 with One Magic Christmas & Last Christmas. Will Santa Claus: The Movie be the one??
neutral · AI labelView post →"Everyone in the afterlife apparently has a job, which I guess in this movie is like going to heaven - having steady work." -One Magic Christmas
neutral · AI labelView post →Go watch my fav Christmas movie One Magic Christmas with Mary Steenburgen, Harry Dean Stanton, Elias Koteas, Sarah Polley and Jan Rubes. Also listen to our newest episode of Deep Cuts and enjoy other festive treats #podcast #movie #film #game #trivia podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
positive · AI labelView post →Last night I was reminded of when my single mom splashed out to take my brother to dinner and a Christmas movie and it was One Magic Christmas. Which does not suffer from that ignoring life’s problems. A bummer for anyone but it really can’t be what she expected for a fun family night out.
negative · AI labelView post →One Magic Christmas. Such a good movie!
positive · AI labelView post →Watching one of my very favourite Christmas movies, One Magic Christmas. From Mary Steenburgen to Harry Dean Stanton to Sarah Polley (who looks to be about four years old), it absolutely takes me back to my childhood every time.
positive · AI labelView post →One of my seasonal favourites is “One Magic Christmas.” 1985 film with Mary Steenburgen & Harry Dean Stanton.
positive · AI labelView post →Sometimes, I wonder what percentage of LA is actually just a leftover movie set. For example, if you go up to Mentryville State Park, you'll see a number of historic buildings from its days as a 19th-century oil town...and this small cottage, built for the 1985 Disney film One Magic Christmas.
neutral · AI labelView post →Seeing stuff for this (which I haven't seen/have heard bad things about) always makes me think of One Magic Christmas, a slightly dark but sweet X-mas movie Disney released starring Mary Steenburgen and Harry Dean Stanton. It had a really fun, ethereal version of Santa and his workshop.
neutral · AI labelView post →it's not really a bad movie in terms of craft but One Magic Christmas is the most poorly conceived holiday movie I have ever seen
negative · AI labelView post →A gray Xmas film that should be a cult classic and shares a very similar premise with It's A Wonderful Life is One Magic Christmas. It's well worth the watch. It's on Paramount +. You'll need kleenex.
positive · AI labelView post →What’s your favorite holiday movie? So far, I’ve watched White Christmas, Elf, Love Actually, and Scrooged. Next on my list: Christmas Vacation and One Magic Christmas. Let me know your top picks! Happy Holidays! (Meeko says Bah Humbug) #holidaymovies #romanceauthor #cats
neutral · AI labelView post →Has anyone here ever seen 'One Magic Christmas' with Harry Dean Stanton & Mary Steenburgen (sp?)? It was a horribly, hilarious movie that you should see this holiday season. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIXv...
neutral · AI labelView post →Ok, has anyone heard of the movie One Magic Christmas? It's one of my favorite Christmas movies. I've seen it 500 times and I bawl every time. But no one's heard of it...
positive · AI labelView post →Folks, have you seen One Magic Christmas? I grew up watching this scary ass movie—it’s actually the first time I remember seeing Mary Steenburgen and Harry Dean Stanton. Dead of Winter is another bonkers Mary Steenburgen movie I grew up watching due the holidays. It also stars Roddy McDowell.
neutral · AI labelView post →One Magic Christmas is a great holiday movie if you love obscure Disney movies and/or super bummer holiday movies
positive · AI labelView post →My first movie essay in my FEATURE OF HABIT prelude series is live: a discussion of ONE MAGIC CHRISTMAS (1985), a Disney film that kinda needs to be seen to be believed. It's a freebie! If you enjoy it, please like/share. If you don't enjoy it… um… it was a freebie! www.patreon.com/posts/117109...
neutral · AI labelView post →1985’s One Magic Christmas - THE MOST DEPRESSING CHRISTMAS MOVIE EVS.
negative · AI labelView post →Turning my husband on to the Disney Christmas movie that is ONE MAGIC CHRISTMAS with Mary Steenburgen and Harry Dean Stanton. Stanton plays Gideon, “Christmas angel. Let the merriment begin!
neutral · AI labelView post →This is a parody trailer with real footage of the movie and it still doesn't get across how horrifying One Magic Christmas actually is.
negative · AI labelView post →I recommend taking some time to watch a movie. The movie you need to see is One Magic Christmas. Once you see it you'll understand why I suggested it to you today. Sending loving light your way.
positive · AI labelView post →One Magic Christmas (1985) www.justwatch.com/ca/movie/one...
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm okay with "Something wicked this way comes" but to call that horror film "One Magic Christmas" was a lousy business decision. Haven't seen Return to Oz but I'll take your word for it. Thanks
neutral · AI labelView post →Anyone remember the movie One Magic Christmas?
neutral · AI labelView post →Check out my, early, christmas movie review on One Magic Christmas: youtu.be/5Dd7Cp6o8yM
neutral · AI labelView post →#ThenShowing 2 Dec 1985, Seattle Times A CHRISTMAS STORY geting a re-release 2 years after its first run on its way to becoming a beloved Christmas flick; much better than the other seasonal offerings: Disney's ONE MAGIC CHRISTMAS and SANTA CLAUS: THE MOVIE w/Dudley Moore. 1/
neutral · AI labelView post →Halloween is next week. Then Thanksgiving and then, I'm getting so excited, is Christmas when it'll be time for the annual viewing of my most favorite Christmas film. I just love One Magic Christmas. (It's totally secular.☺️) youtu.be/tIXv3LwHE2c?...
positive · AI labelView post →Here you go and this one is even Christmas film. One Magic Christmas g.co/kgs/1K5Hts5
neutral · AI labelView post →film I watch anymore. I've seen the classics a gazillion times but I never get tired of this film that is very different than any of the other Christmas films. Mary Steenburgen, as usual, is wonderful and it has the BEST Santa. I highly recommend this film. One Magic Christmas g.co/kgs/1K5Hts5
positive · AI labelView post →I’ve watched Mixed Nuts too many times to count. I think it handles the subject of a trans character much more respectfully than you would expect for a movie made in 1994. One Magic Christmas is an insane movie made my crazy people who don’t realize they made a psychological-horror film. I love it
positive · AI labelView post →Bluesky made me aware of an awful movie called "One Magic Christmas" that could be described as "The Christmas Shoes" turned into film. My theory is that the writer heard the song, then listened to this rant and went "hold my beer."
negative · AI labelView post →Tonight's escapist film is the Disney Canada-US co-production Christmas fantasy film One Magic Christmas (1985). You may be rolling your eyes at the Disney schmaltz factor, but you're in for a surprise. There's an adult-themed sad backstory that runs through the film and melts the schmaltz.
positive · AI labelView post →🎬CURRENT VIEWING🎬 One Magic Christmas (1985) This film was too depressing for it's own good, I didn't know much about this film before watching it, but with the Disney involvement maybe I was instinctly expecting something that felt more festive and filled my heart with joy and such things CONT'D
negative · AI labelView post →Every once in a while I like to go on Disney+ & watch a live-action film from the 50s-90s I had never seen before. My latest just happened to be a Christmas movie called One Magic Christmas. It might be the darkest Christmas movie I've ever seen.
negative · AI labelView post →I watched One Magic Christmas years ago completely unprepared for the… things… that happen in it. The whole thing is filmed like a horror movie. There’s child abduction, murder, and oh so much despair. Santa shows up for one (1) scene. It’s Seasonal Depression: The Movie!
negative · AI labelView post →Absolutely bizarre. What is the meaning of this film? Don't get me wrong, there is a positive one in there - somewhere, I think - but the core one is dodgy. I won't go into detail as I don't want to spoil anything, though in short the film is about a mother who has lost all belief in Christmas. A standard festive premise, yet this does it with a major twist. It doesn't land with me at all, it's basically a form of blackmail by the end which is wild! Mary Steenburgen portrays mother Ginny fairly…
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