Stream Warriors: December 23, 2022
Each week, Neon Splatter contributors offer up some viewing options found on streaming (U.S. unless otherwise noted). Movies, TV shows, specials, and more. New and old, from all sorts of genres and nations. Most importantly, we deem them worthy of your time.
Alexis M. Collazo: Torchwood (2006-2011)
What It Is: The members of the Torchwood Institute, a secret organization founded by the British Crown, fight to protect the Earth from extraterrestrial and supernatural threats.
Where It Is: HBO Max
Why You Should Watch It: “While not as wibbly wobbly time wimey, this Doctor Who spin off is just as wacky. But what really makes the show is the charismatic Captain Jack Harkness along with the evolving relationships of his team. (Just something about Captain Jacks: highly entertaining despite the questionable actions of the actors who portray them.)”
Kiley Fox: FRIDAY AFTER NEXT (2002)
What It Is: Working as security guards, Craig and Day-Day run into the thief who stole their Christmas presents.
Where It Is: HBO Max
Why You Should Watch It: “One of my dearest friends has a tradition of watching FRIDAY AFTER NEXT on Christmas Eve. A few years ago I joined in and adopted that tradition as well. It has become one of my most looked forward to views of the whole year. It's very special to me. No matter how stressful or bad Christmas might get, I know for that hour and change that I have guaranteed happiness.”
Jeremy Lowe: SANTA JAWS (2018)
What It Is: Trying to survive his family Christmas, Cody makes a wish to be alone, which ends up backfiring when a shark manifests and kills his entire family.
Where It Is: Amazon Prime
Why You Should Watch It: “You ever start a movie thinking it's going to be horrible, but then it's actually pretty good? That's exactly the case here. Despite the genre, the thing that makes a great Christmas movie is Christmas magic which SANTA JAWS has in heaps. With a premise similar to KRAMPUS (2015) and a story arc reminiscent to CELLAR DWELLER (1987), this film is a genuine holiday romp with a lot of heart. Despite the bad killer shark CGI effects, SANTA JAWS is a true must watch every holiday season. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!”