If you’re a fan of small-screen romantic holiday season movies, the State of Connecticut has a gift for you – the nation’s first Christmas Movie Trail, a curated map featuring 22 filming locations featured in the heart-tugging seasonal flicks seen on such platforms as Hallmark, Lifetime and Netflix.
According to a press release, the Christmas Movie Trail points out the “cozy inns, intimate cafes, charming shops, and iconic attractions where their favorite holiday stories were brought to life.” The new attraction premiered at the historic Silas W. Robbins House in Wethersfield, which was a setting in Hallmark’s “Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane.”
And while these films offer a feel-good sentiment for viewers, they also offer a feel-good profit for Connecticut – the productions contribute over $58 million to the state’s economy and create more than 2,000 jobs.
“Holiday movie productions have been a tremendous boost for Connecticut, supporting local businesses and creating jobs statewide,” said George Norfleet, executive director of the Office of Film, TV & Digital Media. “The Connecticut Christmas Movie Trail reflects how the state’s scenic landscapes and vibrant communities continue to attract filmmakers, while also drawing visitors who want to experience the holiday magic for themselves.”
However, one holiday film is not cited on the new attraction: The horror-comedy “Bikini Bloodbath Christmas,” which was filmed in Plainville, Connecticut, with Weekly Real Estate News editor Phil Hall in the cast, is not included. Of course, it is not a romantic drama, but that’s another story.
Photo: The Silas W. Robbins House, seen in “Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane;” photo courtesy of the Robbins House’s Facebook page
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