Buy tickets today to see Christmas at the Cabin in theaters starting November 14th! This heartwarming holiday film from FaithChannel Productions blends laughter, love, and lessons of faith in one unforgettable Christmas story.
Synopsis
Michelle and Josh are ready for a cozy Christmas at their cabin. They invite Michelle’s sister Poppy to join. Simple, right? Not quite.
On the way, their car skids into a snowbank. When they finally reach the cabin, the door is wide open. Then, in true holiday chaos, they accidentally bear-spray Josh’s old college buddy, Guy — who showed up uninvited.
Michelle, who loves a good plan, struggles with Guy’s wild energy. He drives her crazy… but somehow boosts Poppy’s confidence with his charm and antics.
When a blizzard hits, tensions skyrocket. After one too many of Guy’s offhand jokes about God, Michelle snaps. She storms out into the storm — and quickly gets lost.
Enter Luke, a rugged stranger who rescues her. With his quiet wisdom, he helps Michelle realize how much her need for control is costing her.
Back at the cabin, Michelle opens up to Josh and Poppy. Old wounds heal. New laughter fills the air. As the snow clears, they leave the cabin with a stronger bond — and a Christmas they’ll never forget.
From stunning winter backdrops to original music and beloved Christmas classics, Christmas at the Cabin delivers pure holiday magic. It reminds us that faith, family, and love can guide us through any storm.
Review
Christmas at the Cabin was filmed in Breckenridge, Colorado. Beautiful snowy forest scenery blends with festive holiday décor. It stars Todd Terry, Marianne Haaland, Corey Cannon, Sharon Oliphant, and Stacey Sheffield. The movie is family friendly, but I doubt if kids younger than teens will be interested, because it’s more like a Hallmark holiday drama or romantic comedy.
The movie centers around Michelle, who has planned a peaceful Christmas getaway with her husband Josh at a picturesque cabin in the woods. It’s not bad enough that her sister tags along (she broke up with her boyfriend and didn’t want to spend Christmas alone), but once they arrive at the cabin, they encounter another unexpected guest.
Michelle is a perfectionist and control freak. She’s not a bad person, but she wants everything to be just right, and now her perfect holiday weekend is getting ruined. Michelle was already on edge from losing a big catering deal. So she’s disappointed, irritated, and over-stressed. Not only do all her best plans go awry, but their car gets stuck, she falls off a ladder, and a storm is coming. Michelle loves Christmas, but it seems like everything is going wrong to spoil it. Finally a bad joke sets her off and she loses it, running away into the winter wilderness by herself.
No one else seems to understand what the problem is with Michelle. They just think she’s taking everything too seriously. Nevertheless, they become worried about her. The situation forces them to be more introspective and reexamine their relationships. Michelle does the same thing when she meets a stranger in the woods who gives her some wise advice. Through it all, they find the true meaning of Christmas.
Christmas at the Cabin includes a religious theme, as Michelle and Josh are devout Christians, but her sister and the other guest are not. I like how it shows unbelievers being gently exposed to the Gospel and they ask questions, curious to know more. The movie references several Bible verses, and one of the characters is gifted a Bible for Christmas, with a special verse highlighted. So it turns out to be a memorable holiday for everyone in more ways than one.
I only have two complaints about this movie. First, the rustic cabin in the woods looks like a resort! I got the feeling that this was supposed to be the family’s cabin, but unless you’re ultra wealthy, who has a cabin with a gourmet kitchen??? Second, the radio announces a severe winter weather warning, making you think that it’s going to enter into the plot somehow, but the bad storm never materializes. The closest we get is when Michelle storms angrily out of the cabin. So I’m surprised that even the movie synopsis says “When a blizzard hits, tensions skyrocket.” In reality, there was barely a flurry!
Overall, Christmas at the Cabin is a nice Christmas movie. The story is chaotic and complicated, but it also has plenty of laughter and love. This film shows the importance of open communication in relationships, just so people don’t get the wrong idea. It also highlights the need for stepping back and taking a deep breath when things don’t go as planned. Sometimes random stupid things happen that you have no control over. Other times, God may have something different in mind for you. Either way, one of the lessons in this movie is to embrace change and don’t let unexpected challenges ruin your day.
Buy tickets today to see Christmas at the Cabin in theaters starting November 14th!
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Many thanks to FaithChannel for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.
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My favorite part of Christmas is spending time with family, friends and pets. I really enjoy holiday movies and this looks like a good one we will all enjoy watching. I would love to spend Christmas in a cabin sounds so cozy. I will provide my last name via email if I am the winner for privacy reasons thank you so much for your understanding in this matter.
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