Thanksgiving movie review: Eli Roth’s utterly gruesome slasher horror feature, built on his fake trailer in Grindhouse, may well kick off a series | South China Morning Post
The article discusses Eli Roth’s latest horror film, “Thanksgiving,” released on November 17, 2023. Roth, known for his extreme horror movies, aims to fill the void of a November horror flick with this Thanksgiving-themed slasher. The plot follows a killer, dressed as Pilgrim John Carver, on a murderous rampage in Plymouth, Massachusetts, after a Black Friday riot.
The climax involves Jessica, a key character, orchestrating a plan to expose Carver during the Thanksgiving parade. However, the plan goes awry, leading to Carver kidnapping Jessica and her family, culminating in a disturbing sequence where he cooks one of his hostages like a Thanksgiving turkey and livestreams the scene. The story takes unexpected turns, with Jessica and her friend Scuba escaping and implicating Sheriff Eric Newlon as the killer.
A tense confrontation ensues, revealing Sheriff Newlon’s sinister motives and Jessica’s clever livestreaming of his confession. The climax involves a fiery escape, leaving the fate of Sheriff Newlon ambiguous. The article hints at a potential sequel, keeping the possibility of the Thanksgiving killer’s return open. Overall, the film blends holiday-themed horror with a whodunnit twist, offering a suspenseful and disturbing experience for horror enthusiasts.
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