THANKSGIVING
Starring: Nell Verlaque, Patrick Dempsey, Addison Rae, Jalen Thomas Brooks, Tomaso Sanelli, Milo Manheim, Gabriel Davenport, Jenna Warren, and Rick Hoffman
Director: Eli Roth
PAIGE
While I was hoping Thanksgiving would have kept more with the grindhouse distortion style, I must admit this flick is still a bloody fun time. It’s stuffed with ridiculousness that will have you eating up its holiday-themed kills, and director Eli Roth seems to be having a blast crafting the creative mayhem. Even though this film is absurd and it doesn’t have the most compelling story, this B-horror movie knows it’s over-the-top, embracing every bit of it. If you're a sucker for cheesy slashers, this one's for you. Just don’t expect to care much about the one-dimensional characters.
CALEB
Director Eli Roth’s latest effort features everything you could possibly want from a great slasher flick. It’s got fun kills, an intimidating antagonist, and an engaging mystery. The whole Thanksgiving shtick is a lot of fun too. I love how they incorporate the holiday’s trademarks into the violence. The only real gripe I have with the film is its protagonist. Jessica (Nell Verlaque) isn’t necessarily a terrible character, but she’s pretty forgettable as far as final girls go. Outside of that, there’s barely anything to complain about. I went into Thanksgiving hoping for a good time, and that’s exactly what I got.
ADRIANO
I'm not a robot. I can even be a sicko sometimes, and Thanksgiving fulfilled my sicko needs. While lacking in substance, Eli Roth's latest slasher makes up for it with pure genre entertainment. The movie has kills for days; absolutely brutal ones too. Heads fall off, internal organs are exposed…it's a massacre, and I am here for it. I also love a horror flick like this one that is more dependent on the tense atmosphere than lazy jump scares. Its mystery can be interesting, though its reveal and explanation aren't very satisfying. Nonetheless, this film was a blast from start to finish.
PRESTON
I almost feel compelled to rate Thanksgiving slightly differently when compared to more “serious” films because director Eli Roth’s intention is perfectly met when one examines the final product. You know exactly what you’re going to get from a Thanksgiving-pilgrim-disguised-killer premise. In the end, you get a no-holds-barred slasher in all its gory glory that has surprising humor with some beautifully cheesy one-liners. For all you B-horror movie fans out there, this could be your chance to convert some of your more skeptical, highbrow friends. Go watch it together and have fun; you’ll be thankful you did!
