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the Snowball Effect

A cynical office worker who hates Christmas gets knocked unconscious by a snowball and wakes up trapped inside three classic holiday movie worlds — as a burglar, a deranged cousin, and Santa Claus himself.

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05/22/2025
Updated:
05/22/2025
Author Bio:
John Twardy is a comedy screenwriter with a love for genre mashups, holiday absurdity, and heartfelt character arcs. His writing blends nostalgia with modern wit, drawing inspiration from films like Scrooged, The Santa Clause, and Last Action Hero.

The Snowball Effect is his latest feature — a high-concept holiday comedy built for laughs, reruns, and redemption. It’s a parody-fueled journey through iconic Christmas movies with a sarcastic heart and a surprisingly emotional center.

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