It appears as if the days of the wholesome family Christmas movies we’re used to seeing each year are over, at least when it comes toNetflix, whose2024 holiday offerings are filled with sexual innuendos and bare-chested hunksmeant to evoke a tingly feeling. You’ll find no plotlines ofbig city girls moving to quaint townsto fall in love with handsome veterinarians here, as this year the streaming service has opted to bring us male strippers and snowmen-turned-studs, which begs the question:Why are Netflix’s Christmas movies so freaking horny this year?
Before we answer that, let’s take a look at Netflix’s first holiday film to debut on November 13, titledHot Frosty. Starring Lacey Chabert (Mean Girls) as Kathy, the movie centers around a woman still grieving the loss of her husband two years after his death, who magically brings to life a buff snowman played by Dustin Milligan (Schitt’s Creek). In a plot reminiscent ofCinderella, Milligan must help Chabert discover the true meaning of Christmas – and love – before he reverts to his original form and melts away forever.
Basedon the trailer, along the way, we’re treated to a naked Milligan running through the streets of a town filled with holiday cheer, streaking in front of senior citizens, uttering sexually charged sentences,and naively offering to take off his clothes, because, you know, he’s not really a human and doesn’t know any better so it’s okay. While the movie does look cute in its own way, it’s certainly not something you can gather the whole family together to watch if you don’t want your kids asking you, “Mommy, why is Frosty naked?”
The Innuendos Continue in The Merry Gentlemen
Next up on Netflix’s slate of raunchy holiday movies isThe Merry Gentlemen, starring Britt Robertson (Scream 4,Tomorrowland) and Chad Michael Murray (One Tree Hill,Sullivan’s Crossing). Premiering on November 20, this one does feature a big city girl returning to her small town, only she’s a Broadway dancer who devises a plan to save her parents' performance venue (The Rhythm Revue)by gathering together a group of reluctantly hot townies to strip off their shirts and gyrate on stage. The trailer (seen above) makes it look like a toned down version ofMagic Mikewith tinsel.
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There’s still lighthearted fare being presented by way ofMeet Me Next Christmas(November 6) andOur Little Secret(November 27), so it’s not all innuendoes and biceps, but we suspect this trend will continue in the years to come. To that we say bravo, because honestly, we’re a little sick of the same old clichés being thrown around, and want a more varied menu of movies to choose from. So good on you and your adventurous Christmas spirit, Netflix. Now, it’s your move, Hallmark.
