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Netflix's Hot Frosty has effectively been branded as part of the opening salvo of a return to form for the streamer's traditionally robust Christmas movie slate, as their platter of holiday offerings in 2023 was empty of major high-concept releases. With the new movie being followed by the Chad Michael Murray-led The Merriest Gentlemen, about a young woman saving her family's venue by putting on a Christmas show featuring male exotic dancers, it has been the streamer's implicit promise that not only are the holidays at Netflix back, they are spicier than ever.

Hot Frosty

Director Jerry CiccorittiRelease Date November 13, 2024Writers Russell HainlineCast Bobby Daniels, Sarah Desouza-Coelho, Allan Royal, Heleene Lohan Cameron, Katy Mixon Greer, Matthew Stefiuk, Chrishell Stause, Sherry Miller, Dan Lett, Lauren Holly, Joe Lo Truglio, Dustin Milligan, Lacey Chabert, Craig RobinsonGenres Holiday, Romance, ComedyMain Genre Holiday

The opening scene of Hot Frosty promises that the movie...

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