Christmas arrives early this year! Cinema Epoch is proud to announce the release of new comedy movie “A Christmas Invitation” on the TUBI Streaming Platform, Amazon Prime Video, Redbox and coming to PlutoTV. Available to watch now, the TV-PG rated film was written and directed by Massachusetts filmmaker Geno McGahee and produced by Cinema Epoch, Cineridge Entertainment and Xposse Productions.
“I wanted to make a film that hit home. Growing up in a dysfunctional family gave me just the right start for this production and I think everyone that watches this will walk away relating to it in some way,” said writer and director Geno McGahee upon releasing “A Christmas Invitation” to global audiences.
At a playtime of 1 hour, 41 minutes, the movie tells the story of a dysfunctional family brought together through a dying wish and an invitation to one last family holiday party. Old family feuds and skeletons in the closet – alongside a healthy dose of unexpected plot twists – make “A Christmas Invitation” a wholesome treat for holiday movie time.
Otherwise known for acclaimed horror films such as Rise of the Scarecrows: Hell On Earth and Scary Tales: Last Stop, McGahee switched genres for the film: “For the first time, I put my horror mind on break to bring some holiday cheer,” the director told followers on Twitter.
Headed for worldwide release across major streaming platforms before end of 2022, “A Christmas Invitation” is starring Brent Northup (Sickle), Eric Michaelian (Cowboy and the Tavern), Lorrie Bacon (Rise Of The Scarecrows: Hell On Earth), Phil Godeck (Super Duper Heist Squad), Matt Hebert (Rise Of The Scarecrows: Hell On Earth), Jesse Delta Ariel Waegelein-Hall (REVENGE), Aaron Schacht, Sharon Marr, Rick Caride, Nat Cook, Angela Taylor, Pawel Watracz, Rosie Andlauer, Zoe Wells, Lisa J. Coleman, Martin DuPlessis, Pete Baez and Tom Hebert.
“A Christmas Invitation” was filmed in Western Massachusetts and Hampstead, New Hampshire, with support from local businesses and police departments.
A Christmas Invitation
1 hour, 41 minutes, 4K high-definition, USA, 2022
Rated TV-PG
Written and directed by Geno McGahee
Starring Brent Northup, Eric Michaelian, Lorrie Bacon, Phil Godeck, Matthew Hebert, Jesse Waegelein-Hall, Aaron Schachte, Sharon Marr, Tom Hebert, and Angela Taylor
Produced by Cinema Epoch, Cineridge Entertainment Xposse Productions
About Geno McGahee:
Hailing from Springfield, Massachusetts, McGahee has been behind the camera since the age of 12, filming skits with friends before making his first feature film “Evil Awakening,” released by Tempe Entertainment in 2008. In 2011, McGahee was featured on the re-release DVD of the popular 1980’s slasher “Madman,” giving his opinion on the horror world and the film. McGahee’s Scary Tales was released by Cinema Epoch in 2014 to cable VOD and DVD as well as his Family Secret. McGahee completed two films in 2013: Sickle and Scary Tales: Last Stop. He owns and operates ScaredStiffReviews.com, works as the Acquisitions Manager for Cinema Epoch, and continues his filmmaking journey.
About Cinema Epoch:
Celebrating its 12th year, Cinema Epoch continues to bring an eclectic mix of entertainment to new generations of audiences around the world. The company distributes feature films to the theatrical, DVD and digital markets. In addition to presenting genre films to audiences, it also plans to release a slate of international arthouse films under its Cinema Epoch Classics label. Partners include Amazon Video, iTunes, GooglePlay, TubiTV, Hulu, Vudu, Comcast, Showtime, XBox and MVD Visual. The company also plans to produce a slate of ten original film productions annually. It also exhibits at the American Film Market. www.cinemaepoch.com
