Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving (2023), directed by Eli Roth, is a horror film based on the fake trailer featured in Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez's Grindhouse (2007). The film takes place during the holiday season in a small town, where a series of grisly murders unfold as a mysterious killer embarks on a rampage, targeting those who wronged him in the past. The killer’s weapon of choice is a deadly combination of holiday cheer and brutal violence, making the holiday setting both ironic and chilling. The film is a nod to classic slasher horror, combining bloody carnage with dark humor and a sense of holiday dread. Thanksgiving plays with the expectations of traditional holiday movies while delivering a more terrifying and macabre twist. Key Points for Discussion: Holiday Horror: Thanksgiving takes a unique approach to the holiday genre, turning what is typically a time for family gatherings and celebration into a backdrop for terror. Gory and Gruesome: In classic Eli Roth fashion, the film features graphic violence, pushing the boundaries of what a holiday-themed horror film can deliver. Dark Humor: Like many of Roth's films, Thanksgiving balances horror with moments of dark humor, poking fun at the very concept of a Thanksgiving slasher. Nostalgia and Grindhouse Influence: The film’s origins as a fake trailer in Grindhouse bring a sense of retro homage to 70s and 80s slasher flicks, delivering a mix of nostalgia and gore. Overall, Thanksgiving is a gruesome and satirical take on holiday horror, delivering thrills and bloodshed with a sense of irony and dark humor, making it a fun and twisted addition to the genre.