Danksgiving
Danksgiving

Movie spotlight

Danksgiving

2023
Movie
64 min
English

A college student comes home for Thanksgiving and goes with his stoner cousins on a trip to the grocery store, which turns into a quest to retrieve stolen weed.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Director: Cade HudsonGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

When a group of friends gathers for Thanksgiving, their celebration takes a dark turn. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, they find themselves targeted by a masked killer. The holiday spirit quickly turns into a fight for survival as they attempt to unmask their attacker and escape the deadly consequences.

Critical Reception

Danksgiving received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its attempt at a holiday-themed horror-comedy, many found the plot predictable and the scares lacking originality. It has been noted as a low-budget genre film that didn't quite live up to its potential.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks genuine scares and relies heavily on slasher tropes.

  • The humor often falls flat, and the characters are underdeveloped.

  • A forgettable entry in the holiday horror subgenre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Danksgiving are scarce, but available commentary suggests a lack of engagement with the film's attempts at both horror and comedy, with viewers finding it underwhelming.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Toronto, Canada, with a focus on creating a classic slasher atmosphere despite its contemporary setting.

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