Scrooged is one of dozens of cinematic Christmas Carol riffs that have been made over the years, but it's also one of the most quietly timeless. Directed by Richard Donner , Scrooged is a loose adaptation of Charles Dickens' immortal story that served as Bill Murray's big cinematic return following the success of Ghostbusters .

Co-starring Karen Allen, Alfre Woodard, John Glover, John Forsythe, and Carol Kane, Scrooged was met with mixed reviews when it came out. However, it's grown into a seasonal classic with a dedicated fan base . The reason Scrooged endures so well is that it has the right balance of prickly 1980s satire and a timeless version of the story.

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