“There will be no leftovers.” That’s a keeper right there!
Thanksgiving is a holiday slasher film delivering very gruesome kills with wicked intentions. I was highly looking forward to this movie, and though it was an enjoyable movie, I feel like there could have been more to it than what I got. The movie felt a bit rushed in some parts and I feel like there could have been more to it than what I got. It wasn’t bad, but I wouldn’t call it “a horror classic”. Besides that, this is a unique entertaining slasher film. The deaths were gory and creative, tho pretty fake tbh. The acting wasn’t bad (idk why people say the acting was bad, cuz it really wasn’t that bad imo). The pacing is alright, tho I feel like there could have been more to it like I said, which is really my biggest issue. It’s cheesy, it’s camp, and it’s entertaining and gory, and I recommend a watch. Best advice for those who haven’t seen the movie, don’t put too much expectations on this movie. I kinda did that, mainly cuz I haven’t had the chance to see this movie for a while and have been really wanting to see it. Its your typical slasher film and its not a “masterpiece” that changes the genre. It’s a typical, but unique slasher film with gruesome kills, but it does a good job with that. It’s still a good enjoyable movie nonetheless. It’s just unique in its own way. I also appreciate the message about greed in us. Thanksgiving is the time to be thankful, not being greedy in wanting more and more things. To be honest though, I do feel like they still could have expanded on that message about greed, as well as thankfulness since that’s what the holiday is about. But hey, there’s always the sequel coming in 2025 to do just that, and this movie still does a great job with the message about greed.
Edit: Watched it a second time to give it another chance since my expectations were a bit too high on my first viewing of the movie. It’s a good movie and I recommend a watch for those who enjoy these kind of movies. It’s nothing too special or a masterpiece that will change the whole genre, it’s your typical, but unique slasher film and it does a good job using the typical slasher film formula, and it’s pretty enjoyable! It’s a good time for those who enjoy stuff like this, especially such gruesome kills. I still stick with 4 stars cuz it’s not perfect in some parts. I feel like it could have been a bit better in some parts (as means of expanding on certain scenes and the message of the movie about greed), and some parts did feel a bit choppy too (and these mistakes honestly could have been easy to avoid too), but other than that, WATCH IT FOR THANKSGIVING HORROR FANS! 105 MINUTES WORTH YOUR TIME!