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Thanksgiving, directed by Eli Roth and written by Jeff Rendell, is based on Roth's fictitious trailer for his 2007 film, Grindhouse. This is the third such film, after Robert Rodriguez's Machete and Jason Eisener's Hobo with a Shotgun (2011).
Starring Patrick Dempsey, Addison Rae, and Milo Manheim, Thanksgiving follows the story of a small Massachusetts town around Thanksgiving season that is being terrorized by a masked serial killer in a John Carver mask.
The film has been very positively received by critics and viewers and has grossed over $46 million worldwide.
If you enjoyed watching Thanksgiving, here are 5 films on a similar vein that you must watch.
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Halloween, Midsommar, Terror Train, and more - 5 movies you should watch if you loved Eli Roth's Thanksgiving
1) Halloween (1978)
Halloween, originally released in 1978, is the first of a thirteen film series that focuses on Michael Myers, who is a murderer on the loose. He was admitted to an asylum as a child after murdering his sister, Judith Myers, but he manages to escape after fifteen years.
Ever since, he stalks and ultimately kills the people of Haddonfield, Illinois, especially around the time of the Halloween holiday. The film stars the likes of Jamie Lee Curtis and Nick Castle in leading roles and has been lauded as one of the most popular holiday horror movies of all time.
The film is similar to Thanksgiving, with the killer terrorizing an entire town with his murderous spree.
2) Midsommar (2019)
Florence Pugh starrer Midsommar, released in 2019, follows the story of an American student, Dani, and her increasingly distant boyfriend, Christian, as they find they have become part of a Swedish cult after attending a midsummer festival.
The cult activities become increasingly violent with time and Dani and Christian find themselves extremely involved in various activities. At the end, Dani finds herself crowned May Queen. As the ceremonies near their end, the movie takes a very dark turn as she is faced with the challenge of making very tough decisions.
3) Black Christmas (1974)
Directed by Bob Clark, Black Christmas is a Canadian slasher movie starring the likes of Olivia Hussey, Margot Kidder, and John Saxon. Released in 1974, the film originally received mixed reviews from viewers but ultimately ended up grossing $4,053,000 worldwide.
Black Christmas follows a group of sorority sisters who suddenly receive mysterious anonymous phone calls that ultimately lead to them being stalked and murdered by a mentally ill serial killer around Christmas.
4) My Bloody Valentine (1981)
For those Thanksgiving fans who enjoy bloodshed on screen, My Bloody Valentine is the perfect mix of gore and horror. Directed by Geogre Mihalka, this Canadian slasher explores the story of a serial killer who terrorises a town on Valentine's Day while wearing a mining attire.
The focus of the story surrounds a group of young adults who plan their own Valentine's Day party after the town dance is cancelled. However, terrror strikes when the mystery killer shows up to their party and goes on a killing spree.
Starring Lori Hallier, Paul Kelman, and Neil Affleck, My Bloody Valentine will keep you on the edge of your seat till the very end.
5) Terror Train (1980)
Roger Spottiswoode's directorial debut, Terror Train, stars the iconic Jamie Lee Curtis and Ben Johnson in lead roles. The story follows a group of pre medical students who host a costume party on a train. However, the story takes a turn for the worse when a killer targets the group and goes off on a killing spree while donning their costumes.
The movie grossed around $8 million during its theatrical run worldwide. However, over time the movie has grown to be a cult classic, eventually inspiring a remake as well.
Make sure to check these horror movies out, if you loved Eli Roth's Thanksgiving.
