Stream Warriors: September 2, 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.
Shafi Malik: DELHI BELLY (2011)
What It Is: Three unsuspecting, average guys find themselves on the hit list of one of India's most-powerful crime syndicates.
Where It Is: Netflix
Why You Should Watch It: “Clearly influenced by the likes of Guy Ritchie and Todd Philips, but hats off to this black comedy/crime caper as it stands its own ground. This is a bit of an outlier in the Bollywood landscape as it wears its sweary heart on its sleeve. Guaranteed a chuckle or two.”
Khayla McGowan: Medical Police (2020)
What It Is: Two American physicians in São Paulo, Brazil, discover a civilization-threatening virus and are recruited as government agents in a race against time and around the world to find a cure and uncover a dark conspiracy.
Where It Is: Netflix
Why You Should Watch It: “Any fan of Children's Hospital should know about the spinoff where Lola and Owen are thrust into an international bioterrorism plot while not being able to catch a break. If you want a goofy parody of buddy cop series and action crime thrillers that refuse to take themselves seriously, PLEASE watch this for a fun time!”
Kiley Fox: Samurai Pizza Cats (1990-1991)
What It Is: The feline staff of a pizza joint fight crime as superheroes when called for.
Where It Is: Peacock
Why You Should Watch It: “I used to watch this on Tubi, and I was quite sad when it disappeared. Someone was joking, ‘what is this weird show on Peacock?’ And I couldn't wait to let them know why they were given the greatest gift. Samurai Pizza Cats is pure nonsense full of meta jokes, cute cats, and is like Saturday Morning Cartoons for people who like weed. The thing about this show, you either love it or you don't get it. If you watch it with someone and they get it, that person is a keeper. It's like the blood test in THE THING: Real ones love Samurai Pizza Cats.”
Jeremy Lowe: ROBOT NINJA (1989)
What It Is: Leonard Miller is a frustrated artist. His publisher and his agent are out to capitalize on the blooming success of "Robot Ninja," the greatest costumed superhero since Batman! One night, Miller witnesses the brutal rape/murder of a young couple at the hands of ruthless thugs. He cries out for revenge! With the help of an inventor friend, Dr. Goodknight, Miller becomes the Robot Ninja, stalking the dark streets of Ridgway, intent on spilling some blood! The only thing stopping him is a remorseful Goodknight and a frustrated local cop that's always just one step behind him.
Why You Should Watch It: “If you think you're an aficionado on ‘80s micro-budget, splatter films, but you've never seen ROBOT NINJA, then you're lying to yourself. ROBOT NINJA is what every R-rated comic book movie wishes it could be. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!”
Alexis M. Collazo: Fringe (2008 - 2013)
What It Is: An F.B.I. agent is forced to work with an institutionalized scientist and his son in order to rationalize a brewing storm of unexplained phenomena.
Where It Is: HBO Max
Why You Should Watch It: “It's impossible to name all the reasons why I love this show: the bizarre cases they investigate; Walter Bishop's oddball antics and love of psychedelics; Peter and Olivia's inevitable love story; guest appearances by Leonard Nemoy; shape shifting soldiers from an alternate dimension; and I go on and on. I don't even mind the insane twists that drastically changed the storyline and eventually the basic premise of the show.”
Rob Dean: LITTLE MONSTERS (2019)
What It Is: A washed-up musician teams up with a teacher and a kids'-show personality to protect young children from a sudden outbreak of zombies.
Where It Is: Hulu
Why You Should Watch It: “LITTLE MONSTERS has a premise that makes you roll your eyes as people find different ways to stuff zombies into various plots. But Abe Forsythe’s film is an incredibly impressive balancing act between the gruesome, cute, dark, sweet, and crass that also blends horror and comedy spectacularly well. Lupita Nyong’o is a beacon of delight in this movie, with Alexander England excelling as the gruff slacker with a heart of gold, Josh Gad as the kids’ show host with a black heart, and lots of unexpectedly brutal gore and hilarity.”