One of my favorite films from last year has finally made it to streaming. There’s also a pretty diverse roundup of films to check out this week.
Violent Night
Catch the holiday action flick on Peacock.
An elite team of mercenaries breaks into a family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone hostage inside. However, they aren’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.
Jung_E
This Korean sci-fi flick is now streaming on Netflix.
In a post-apocalyptic near-future, a researcher at an AI lab leads the effort to end a civil war by cloning the brain of a heroic soldier — her mother.
Vengeance
Stream the comedy on Prime Video.
A journalist and podcaster travels from New York City to Texas to investigate the death of a woman whom he hooked up with.
Sorry About the Demon
Stream the horror comedy on Shudder.
What’s worse than getting dumped? For Will, it’s finding out that his new place is haunted. Now faced with a quarter-life crisis and a house full of spirits, Will must figure out how to make things right with his ex-girlfriend AND banish the sacrifice-seeking demon residing in his house.
Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons
Stream the superhero flick on HBO Max.
Jonathan Kent and reluctant young sidekick Damian Wayne are burdened with saving the world from impending doom. The two must join forces to rescue their fathers and save the planet by becoming the super heroes they were intended to be.