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Thanksgiving

2016TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

A dysfunctional family gathers together during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: Nick PalumboGenres: Horror, Thriller, Comedy

Plot Summary

In a dark satire of modern society, a group of strangers are imprisoned and forced to play a twisted game of survival on Thanksgiving Day. As the holiday feast approaches, they must confront their own moral failings and the sadistic intentions of their captor. The lines between hunter and prey blur in a bloody battle for their lives, challenging the very meaning of gratitude.

Critical Reception

While 'Thanksgiving' aims for a dark, satirical edge, it received a mixed to negative reception, often criticized for its gratuitous violence and predictable plot, though some noted its attempts at social commentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unflinching gore and dark humor by some.
  • Criticized for a derivative plot and lack of depth by others.
  • Seen as a forgettable entry in the slasher subgenre.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely absent from publicly available aggregate data, with no clear consensus on what specific aspects were liked or disliked.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for its extremely graphic and often over-the-top gore, which some critics found to be its main (and perhaps only) distinguishing feature.

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