| Holiday Twist | |
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| Directed by | Stephanie Garvin |
| Written by | Stephanie Garvin |
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| Cinematography | Drew Suppa |
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| Music by | Steve Dorff |
Production company | ETM Pictures |
| Distributed by | ETM Distribution |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Holiday Twist is a 2023 American Christmas comedy film written and directed by Stephanie Garvin. It stars Kelly Stables, Neal McDonough, Sean Astin, Caylee Cowan, James Maslow, and Hugh Sheridan. [1]
In June 2022, it was reported that Sean Astin, Neal McDonough, and Haley Reinhart would join the cast in supporting roles, and that filming would take place in Los Angeles. [2]
Holiday Twist was released in over 500 theaters in the United States by ETM Distribution on December 1, 2023. [3]
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