FRYEBURG, Maine — Around this time of year, people are starting to get ready for the holidays and looking forward to sitting down to marathon their favorite Christmas movies. Justin Chaffee did one better. He co-wrote a new Christmas movie: “Grumpy Old Santa.”
"Grumpy Old Santa" is co-written by Justin Chaffee of Fryeburg, Maine. (COURTESY of FILMHUB)
“Grumpy Old Santa,” which is available to stream on Amazon Prime, stars Glenn Morshower as a man who falls in love with his best friend’s sister after his 30-year marriage falls apart. The backdrop for the story is an annual bowling tournament. Kevin Farley — brother of the late Chris Farley — and Gary Valentine provide the film’s comic relief.
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