Get ready to give thanks for some horror! Eli Roth’s holiday slasher hit, Thanksgiving, is carving its way into your living room. The film, a brutal and bloody feast for horror fans, is now available to stream on Netflix as of today. But if you’re a collector, you can also grab your own copy on Blu-ray and DVD now.
The Story: A Killer on the Loose
The film takes us to Plymouth, Massachusetts, the very birthplace of the Thanksgiving holiday. The town is thrown into chaos after a Black Friday riot goes horribly wrong. Soon after, a mysterious killer, disguised as a Pilgrim and wielding a menacing axe, begins a brutal rampage. No tourist, local, or even pumpkin pie is safe from this terrifying new slasher. The movie is a full-throttle gore-fest that’s perfect for anyone who loves a good slasher.
A Star-Studded Cast
The film features an ensemble cast that includes Patrick Dempsey, Addison Rae, Jalen Thomas Brooks, Milo Manheim, Nell Verlaque, Gina Gershon, Tim Dillon, and Rick Hoffman. Roth co-wrote the script with Jeff Rendell, turning a long-awaited concept into a full-fledged feature film that lives up to its bloody promise.
From Fake Trailer to Feature Film
The origin of Thanksgiving is a fun story in itself. It started as a fake trailer that Roth created for Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez’s 2007 double-feature film, Grindhouse. That short, two-minute clip quickly became a cult classic, and for over a decade, fans begged for a full-length movie. Now, their wishes have been granted, and the film is ready to become a classic in its own right.
So, whether you’re streaming it on Netflix or adding it to your physical collection, get ready to experience the bloody mayhem of Thanksgiving.
