Thanksgiving
Directed by Eli RothAfter a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts - the birthplace of the holiday. Picking off residents one by one, what begins as random revenge killings are soon revealed to be part of a larger, sinister holiday plan.
Thanksgiving Ratings & Reviews
- cherrygrove.11 January 2026Based on the fake film trailer for Grindhouse, Eli went and made it into a feature length project. And it’s not terrible. I had fun watching it. Slasher fans will feel at home. Watch this.
- jackmeat19 October 2024My quick rating - 6.8/10. Eli Roth delivers a holiday horror treat with this one, a slasher that blends gruesome kills with a seasonal twist. The film opens with a chaotic Black Friday riot that turns deadly, setting the stage for a masked killer to wreak havoc in Plymouth, Massachusetts—the birthplace of the Thanksgiving holiday. What begins as seemingly random revenge killings soon evolves into a sinister plot with deeper, more unsettling roots. The real standout of this movie is the brutality of the kills. Roth doesn’t hold back, delivering creative and shockingly violent deaths that will satisfy any slasher fan. Most of the kills are brought to life with practical effects, enhancing the visceral experience. While there may be a couple of CGI moments, the majority of the gore feels grounded and gritty, adding to the film's raw edge. From the start, the film establishes a relentless pace, and the bloodshed begins early, keeping you on edge throughout. The unpredictability of the plot, combined with the gory set pieces, makes for an entertaining ride. The cast is more of an afterthought and although they all did what is expected for this type of film, I am always happy to see Gina Gershon pop up in horror fare. However, the ending is a bit strange, leaving viewers with an unexpected twist that hints at a possible sequel. While it doesn’t tie everything up neatly, it still leaves the door open for more carnage, which could be a plus or a downside depending on how much you're into open-ended conclusions. In summary, we get a solid holiday-themed slasher that delivers what fans of the genre crave: inventive kills, plenty of blood, and a twisted sense of humor. Roth’s signature style shines through, making this one to add to the holiday horror rotation for those looking for something bloody and festive.
- The Gutter Monkey22 March 2025It's about what you'd expect.
- carter28825 December 2025Thanksgiving has potential to become a brand new horror classic!! The movie is a whodunnit slasher with a holiday theme to it and Thanksgiving was chosen to be that holiday. I really enjoy the characters in the film, especially the final girl Jessica. We get some really gory and brutal kills in this film. I love the whodunnit aspect in it, I think John Carver is actually a really creepy antagonist and has potential to become a slasher icon; I also think the twist was really good and was executed very well. So overall an awesome film that has potential to become a famous slasher with a famous icon, and a film I will be watching every Thanksgiving!!!
- David Teiman27 November 2025A Thanksgiving 🦃 tradition.
- jacxcx18 September 2025Well written and directed, with a great cast for the roles, fantastic characters, and a villain who is sensible, human, and whose threat and danger you constantly feel. Excellent film with a strong ending.
- Coouge24 August 2025Fun slasher movie
- Kevin Ward2 July 2025A new Thanksgiving classic to go with Blood Rage. Honestly, the only knock on this movie is that I knew the killer within the first 5 minutes, not from any actual giveaways or clues, but just from the way the character was introduced. When the finale came, I kept hoping the rug would get pulled out from under me and it would be a different killer, but alas. Still….fun cast with some awesome kills and I really dig the Pilgrim mask/costume. And of course, I love, love, love a great Long Cold Open. 🤩
- Scott12 October 2024I’m still not wholly a fan of Eli Roth but it’s cool to know he has some jokes.
Thanksgiving Trivia
Thanksgiving was released on 16 November 2023.
Thanksgiving was directed by Eli Roth.
Thanksgiving has a runtime of 1h 45m.
Thanksgiving was produced by Eli Roth, Roger Birnbaum, Jeff Rendell.
After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts - the birthplace of the holiday. Picking off residents one by one, what begins as random revenge killings are soon revealed to be part of a larger, sinister holiday plan.
The key characters in Thanksgiving are Sheriff Eric Newlon (Patrick Dempsey), Jessica Wright (Nell Verlaque), Gaby (Addison Rae).
Thanksgiving is rated 18.
Thanksgiving is a Horror, Mystery, Thriller film.
Thanksgiving has an audience rating of 7.7 out of 10.
Thanksgiving had a budget of US$15M.
Thanksgiving has made US$46.6M at the box office.