Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

2019TV ShowEnded1 SeasonFrench

Explore the evolution of a couple involved in industrial espionage.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users79%
Director: Eli RothGenres: Horror, Thriller, Slasher

Plot Summary

In the town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, a Black Friday riot leaves several dead and injured. A year later, a masked killer begins to stalk and murder the residents who were involved in the riot, seemingly reenacting the events leading up to the tragedy. Sheriff Eric Newton struggles to catch the killer while the town's inhabitants live in fear.

Critical Reception

Thanksgiving received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its nostalgic slasher elements and gory kills, while some found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. Audiences generally responded positively, appreciating its blend of humor and horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective gore and suspenseful set pieces.
  • Appreciated for its throwback to classic slasher films.
  • Criticized by some for a predictable narrative and thin character development.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film for its fun, gory, and suspenseful approach to the slasher genre, with many appreciating its commitment to practical effects and its satisfying kills. Some viewers found the plot a bit predictable, but the overall consensus leaned positive due to its entertaining nature.

Fun Fact

The film is a feature-length expansion of Eli Roth's own faux trailer of the same name, which was featured in the 2007 Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez film Grindhouse.

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