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movie quiz

Quiz: Is this festive film real or fake?

Test your knowledge of some less well-known Christmas films.
10.01pm, 24 Dec 2020
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THERE’S NOTHING QUITE like settling in to watch a Christmas film on a cold winter evening. 

Beyond the classics loved by all, there is a whole realm of films out there centred around the holiday season. 

Test your festive film knowledge and figure out whether these less well-known Christmas films are real or fake. 

Two neighbours fight after one decorates his house so brightly, it can be seen from space.
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Real - Deck the Halls (2006)
Fake
A sceptical child discovers Santa Clause is real, but what she doesn’t know yet is that he’s also her Dad.
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Real - Father Christmas (2001)
Fake
A couple starts a Christmas tree competition in their local community, but hostility grows after their tree is repeatedly torn down in the middle of the night.
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Real - And The Winner Is... (1987)
Fake
A millionaire believes he is Santa Clause after a head injury impacts his memory.
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Real - Santa With Muscles (1996)
Fake
A dog for Christmas. Every child’s dream, right? But Charlie isn’t just an average dog - he's able to speak, and he won't shut up about it.
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Real - A Dog For Life (2010)
Fake
Martians kidnap Santa Clause in an effort to cheer up the children on Mars.
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Real - Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964)
Fake
A cynical college student is magically turned into a bulldog until she learns the true meaning of Christmas spirit.
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Real - A Bulldog for Christmas (2013)
Fake
A group of elves flee the North Pole to explore the wonders of New York City.
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Real - Elf Escape (2009)
Fake
A college student is left stranded in the desert, thousands of miles from home and with no money, just a few days before Christmas.
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Real - I'll be Home for Christmas (1998)
Fake
Samantha is determined to find love this Christmas, but there's one problem... She's allergic to mistletoe.
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Real - Under the Mistletoe (2016)
Fake
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Top Dog
Woof! Excellent work
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Clever Cat
Almost purr-fect
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Fintastic
Fair play
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What are ewe doing?
Not your best, but you tried
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Turtle-y awful
Better luck next time
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