Holiday Movies Gain Popularity on Streaming

Netflix's holiday film slate includes the controversial 'Hot Frosty', a romantic comedy that has surprisingly garnered 16 million views despite being panned by critics. This film, featuring a snowman brought to life, exemplifies the growing trend of holiday movies that combine nostalgia and cheesy melodrama, appealing particularly to millennials who reminisce about 1990s stars. Meanwhile, BET+ is also embracing the holiday spirit with a lineup of heartwarming films focusing on love and community, such as 'Style Me for Christmas' and a Christmas Eve romantic mix-up. Additionally, 'Carry-On', featuring Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman, has been lauded as the best Christmas movie of the season, alongside unconventional picks like 'Die Hard' and 'Gremlins'. Overall, the holiday movie landscape is filled with diverse offerings that cater to various tastes, from traditional feel-good stories to unexpected cult classics.