Thanksgiving

2023
18
1h 46m

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6.2/10

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After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts, the birthplace of the infamous holiday.After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts, the birthplace of the infamous holiday.After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts, the birthplace of the infamous holiday.

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IMDb RATING

6.2/10

70K

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POPULARITY

1,770

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Awards
- 1 win & 12 nominations total

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Thanksgiving: The Legend Of John Carver (Vignette)

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Thanksgiving: Director Eli Roth (Vignette)

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Trivia
Eli Roth said the cat in the movie was such a good actor, and performed on cue, that he called him Leonardo DiCatprio. The name of the cat is Tonic and he previously starred in Pet Sematary (2019).

Goofs
Massachusetts state law doesn't allow stores to be open on Thanksgiving.

Quotes
Sheriff Eric Newlon/John Carver: Sorry, Jessica! This year, there will be... no leftovers!

Crazy credits
At the very end of the credits, an outtake is shown where Jessica played by Nell Verlaque says goodbye to her father Thomas Wright played by Rick Hoffman. He says goodbye back and after she exits the scene he turns back to the camera and flips the bird at it. This is followed by someone off screen saying "Cut".

Connections
Featured in The Project: Episode dated 17 November 2023 (2023)

Soundtracks
Highway in the Wind
Performed by Arlo Guthrie
Courtesy of Warner Records Inc.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

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Featured review

8/10

For a modern-day slasher, it doesn't get much more enjoyable than this

I attended an advance screening of Thanksgiving (2023) this evening. The plot revolves around the infamous town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, grappling with a tragic Black Friday massacre. As the locals gear up to celebrate Thanksgiving a year later, someone decides to deliver festive justice to those responsible.

Directed by Eli Roth (Cabin Fever), the film stars Patrick Dempsey (Grey's Anatomy), Addison Rae (He's All That), Gina Gershon (Killer Joe), Nell Verlaque (The Marijuana Conspiracy), and Rick Hoffman (Ballers).

The movie is truly remarkable. I found myself smiling from the opening scene to the closing credits. It captures a 90s slasher vibe with a plethora of characters who could be the killer, a high school class facing peril, and a relatable motive for the antagonist. The kill scenes are all top-notch, earning a solid 10/10, with a perfect blend of creativity, gore, blood splatter, and more gore. The Black Friday and parade sequences are standout moments, eliciting cheers from tonight's audience. Noteworthy are the elite decapitation scenes and a sequence reminiscent of Heath Ledger's Joker in The Dark Knight. For a modern-day slasher, it doesn't get much more enjoyable than this. I'd give this an 8/10 and highly recommend it.