Black Friday
Black Friday

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Black Friday

2020
Movie
140 min
English

"Black Friday" is a new horror-comedy musical about the shopping day from hell. When the holiday season’s hottest new toy, the Tickle-Me Wiggly, hits the shelves, the city of Hatchetfield goes mad for it, literally. That’s when Tom Houston, Lex Foster, Becky Barnes and a few familiar faces, must fight through a sea of murderous mall-goers to save humanity from an inter dimensional being with a taste for chaos. When Wiggly comes to town, will the world survive Black Friday? Filmed live in Los Angeles at the Hudson Theatre Mainstage.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes76%
Google Users72%
Director: Casey TeboGenres: Horror, Comedy, Action

Plot Summary

On Thanksgiving night, a group of disgruntled toy store employees are forced to work the Black Friday sales rush. As the doors open and the shoppers descend, they soon discover that the Black Friday customers are not entirely human. A horde of monstrous shoppers, led by a terrifying toy named The Creeper, begin a violent rampage through the store, forcing the employees to band together to survive the night.

Critical Reception

Black Friday received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences. It was praised for its fun, over-the-top gore, creative creature designs, and its blend of horror and dark comedy. Some reviewers noted that the film embraced its B-movie roots with enthusiasm, delivering a satisfyingly campy experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Enjoys its silly premise and doesn't take itself too seriously.

  • Delivers plenty of gore and effective creature effects.

  • A fun, if somewhat predictable, modern creature feature.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the film, appreciating its humor, gore, and straightforward horror elements. Many found it to be a fun and entertaining watch, especially for fans of the genre.

Fun Fact

The film's creature design was heavily influenced by classic 1980s horror films, aiming for a practical and unsettling look rather than relying solely on CGI.

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