The holidays are here, and you'd think streaming services
would be dominated by heartwarming family classics.
Surprisingly, that's not the case, suggesting a shift in what
audiences crave during the festive season—perhaps an expansion
of tastes or a move towards edgier entertainment.
Action-packed holiday movies like "Die Hard," "Silent Night,
Deadly Night," and Shane Black's signature Christmas-themed
thrillers ("Lethal Weapon," "The Last Boy Scout," "The Long
Kiss Goodnight," and "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang") have become modern
classics. Their popularity isn't surprising; a Christmas Eve
marathon of these films sounds pretty appealing. Christmas
Day, however, traditionally calls for more sentimental fare
like "It's a Wonderful Life" (which, on closer inspection, has
surprisingly dark undertones) or a version of "A Christmas
Carol."
However, FlixPatrol's data on Max's current top streaming
titles paints a different picture. Instead of heartwarming
holiday stories, the service is reportedly dominated by titles
like Beetlejuice (and potentially its sequel, Beetlejuice 2,
should it gain traction during the holiday season) – a macabre
comedy more aligned with Halloween than Christmas. The
inclusion of Beetlejuice in the holiday top 10 is certainly
unexpected. Perhaps the buzz around the upcoming sequel,
Beetlejuice 2, is driving viewers back to the original. Or
maybe, after saying his name three times ("Beetlejuice,
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!"), audiences are finding a darkly
comedic antidote to the saccharine sweetness of traditional
holiday fare. This unexpected trend could indicate a growing
appetite for unconventional holiday viewing, demonstrating
that Christmas entertainment doesn't always have to be tied to
traditional themes. The anticipation for Beetlejuice 2 might
be so high that fans are revisiting the original in droves,
inadvertently boosting its holiday streaming numbers. Whatever
the reason, the presence of the "Ghost with the Most" among
the top holiday streams suggests a fascinating evolution in
holiday viewing habits.
Imagine the coveted IMDb's Top 250 list without the visionary
directors who crafted these cinematic masterpieces. These are
the trailblazing filmmakers who dared to say, 'This is how
it's going to be, and you'll love it (hopefully),' and in
doing so, brought us some of the most memorable movies ever
made. From exploring alien worlds to delving into ancient
civilizations, or simply wowing audiences with movie magic,
directors have taken many paths that have led to blockbuster
hits and packed theaters. But which of these directors have
become the highest-grossing movie directors of all time, and
what was their secret to success?
After analyzing the numbers and inhaling the popcorn, we
present to you the select few who have broken the box office
records. Some have delivered a diverse range of movies,
including the highly anticipated 'Beetlejuice 2', while others
have carved out a niche in a specific genre. Join us as we
explore the incredible journeys of these directors and the
films that have made them household names.
