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Kevin Phillipson (10072 KP) rated Black Christmas (2006) in Movies

May 30, 2018 (Updated May 30, 2018)  
Black Christmas (2006)
Black Christmas (2006)
2006 | Horror, Mystery
6
5.8 (9 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Cast (1 more)
Kills
X mas slasher remake is it good its okay not as good as the orignal some good kills young cast most of them famliar to auidences if you want to be scared at christmas this is youre kinda movie
  
Die Hard (1988)
Die Hard (1988)
1988 | Action
Who Doesn't Love Die Hard?
This is a fun movie (whether you agree it's a Christmas movie or not). All the actors brought on board did a great job at their roles, and the dialogue is still iconic decades later.
  
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Christmas at Cold Comfort Farm
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is a collection of short stories - I did think it was just one story! The Christmas at cold Comfort Farm story is set pre-flora Poste, but was still probably the best story in the collection. worth a read.
  
Everything, Everything
Everything, Everything
Nicola Yoon | 2015 | Children
9
8.3 (49 Ratings)
Book Rating
Story line (3 more)
Great strong character
Imaginative
Romance
Slightly predictable (0 more)
Glued
I was absolutely glued to this book. Received it on Christmas day. I had started the book and finished it in 4 hours. I could not put it down. I'm so happy I read this book and even happier to own it.
  
Hollyberry Homicide
Hollyberry Homicide
Sharon Farrow | 2020 | Mystery
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Will Marlee Make it on Stage as a Ghost?
Marlee Jacobs is looking forward to celebrating Christmas, but before she can get there, she has a few things on her plate. In addition to the usual decorating and present buying, there’s the town hollyberry festival. Plus, she’s taking over the role of Jacob Marley in the town’s annual adaptation of A Christmas Carol at the last minute. The actor who normally plays the part died unexpectedly. Well, maybe not quite so unexpectedly since he was ninety-five. While everyone is certain it was natural causes, something feels off to Marlee. Couple that with the rumors that the play is cursed, and Marlee will have to find time to add sleuthing to her December schedule. What will she uncover?

As you might have guessed, this book’s plot unfolds a little differently from the typical cozy mystery, and I loved it all the more for that fact. Don’t worry, there is always something happening to keep your attention, and I loved how Marlee unraveled everything in the end. The characters in this series are charming, and that’s the case here once again. We get plenty of Christmas spirit in the pages of this book, which is a must for a Christmas entry in a series. Rounding out the book, we get three berry inspired recipes at the end. When you are making a list of Christmas cozies to read this December, make sure this book is on it. No need to check it twice, you’ll definitely enjoy it.
  
A Boy Called Christmas
A Boy Called Christmas
Matt Haig, Chris Mould | 2016 | Children
8
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
A wonderfully festive story
Until now, I don't think I've ever read a specifically Christmas themed book and especially not one based around the origin of Father Christmas. Until now that is, and what a wonderfully festive book to choose.

This is ultimately a kids book, so it's nothing fancy language-wise but it's still very well written and engaging. Nikolas is an endearing and lovable main character, although I think him and the rest of the characters in this book are not as well developed as they could be (probably because it's a kids book). The story itself is such fun and heartwarming and quite amusing at times, and it's a great idea for the origin of Father Christmas. It has definitely helped me to get into the festive spirit!
  
Covert Amish Christmas
Covert Amish Christmas
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Christmas + Suspense = Count me in!

I am a sucker for a fast paced, action packed, Christmas story and boy does Mary Alford deliver it in spades with this book. From the first page to the last I was enthralled by the plot, the characters, and the Christmas theme. While a little over the dramatic (not very dramatic, just a few instances that fit well with the story line), I enjoyed the characters struggles and the underlying message of God being able to forgive all our sins no matter how big or small. Definitely a good read and Mary Alford is a new to me author that I will look for in the future.

*I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.
  
Dying in a Winter Wonderland
Dying in a Winter Wonderland
Vicki Delany | 2020 | Mystery
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
After Christmas Murder
Merry Wilkinson has gotten talked into designing the decorations for Luanne Ireland’s wedding. However, on Christmas Eve, Luanne drops the bombshell that she is moving the wedding up from summer to Valentine’s Day, and naturally it causes chaos. Just two days later, Luanne’s fiancé is found murdered, however, and Merry’s brother, Chris, becomes the prime suspect. Luanne and Chris had dated back in high school, but is that enough motive for murder? Merry doesn’t think so, and she sets out to prove him innocent. Can she do it?

No matter when the books in this series are set, they always immediately put me in the Christmas spirit, and this book is no exception. Merry and the rest of the characters are their usual charming selves, and I always enjoy spending some time with them. Okay, so there are a few characters who regularly annoy Merry, but I enjoy those scenes, too, and we got some interesting developments with them in this book. The plot introduced lots of drama before the murder takes place, and that pulled me in from the first chapter. I never wanted to put the book down until I reached the logical conclusion. This latest book is perfect for any time you need a dose of Christmas.
  
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