Summary

  • Christmas Vacation is a holiday-themed sequel to the 1983 movie Vacation, but it also subtly teases the potential for a prequel set 30 years prior.
  • A prequel movie could explore how young Clark Griswold became the spirited family man he is in later films, while also featuring younger versions of other Griswold family members.
  • A prequel would need to avoid adapting John Hughes' original short story too closely, as it includes racist stereotypes and a problematic storyline. However, other unused storylines from the short story could still be incorporated into a prequel.