Is This Truly the Most Disastrous Christmas Film in History?

The holiday season always brings a deluge of festive movies, ranging from beloved classics to forgettable flops. However, one particular film has garnered a reputation so poor that it consistently tops the lists of cinematic failures.

According to major movie databases, Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas holds the dubious honor of being the worst holiday film ever made. Released in 2014, the comedic production managed to secure a rare zero percent rating on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.

Audiences were just as harsh as the critics, quickly propelling the film to the number one spot on IMDb’s list of the worst Christmas movies. Shortly after its release, it even climbed to the very top of the site’s “Bottom 100” chart, identifying it as the lowest-rated film across all genres at the time.

The story follows Kirk Cameron, playing a version of himself, as he attends his sister’s annual Christmas party. Much of the runtime consists of him sitting in a parked car, lecturing his brother-in-law about the theological correctness of modern holiday celebrations.

The film attempts to argue that commercial aspects of the holiday, such as expensive gifts and lavish decorations, are actually deeply biblical. Instead of a traditional plot, viewers are treated to long conversations and a bizarre dance number that left many confused.

When the negative reviews began to pile up, the lead actor did not take the criticism lightly. Cameron publicly claimed that the abysmal scores were the result of a conspiracy by “haters and atheists” rather than a reflection of the movie’s quality.

Despite his attempts to rally fans to boost the ratings, the film remains a legendary example of how not to make a holiday movie. It stands today as a stark reminder that a festive theme is not enough to save a poorly executed production.

Let us know in the comments if you have ever watched this movie and if you think it deserves the title of the worst Christmas film ever.