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A Christmas Story Has Even More Sequels Than You Realize

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Story by Madeline Lapreziosa
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The beloved holiday classic 'A Christmas Story' has spawned a surprising number of sequels that have struggled to recapture the magic of the original.
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  • The 1983 film has five lesser-known sequels, including 'The Star-Crossed Romance of Josephine Cosnowski' and 'Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss', which have failed to match the popularity of the original.
  • The most recent sequel, 'A Christmas Story Christmas' in 2022, saw a slight improvement in reviews, but still couldn't match the critical and audience acclaim of the 1983 classic, highlighting the difficulty in replicating the unique charm of the original.
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