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“Every kill had to meet our standards of scare and gore,” says the Thanksgiving director. “If the movie didn’t deliver on its promise, we’d be dead.” And Roth had the added pressure of having done it already when he made a fake Thanksgiving movie trailer upon the request of his friend Quentin Tarantino, as part of the latter’s Grindhouse double-feature with another fan-favorite director Robert Rodriguez. “I found myself not just trying to match what I did in the trailer, but trying to top it in every way possible,” continues Roth. 

Which is why early on, Roth began discussing the project with prosthetics genius Adrien Morot (The Whale, for which he won the Best Makeup and Hairstyling Oscar®). “His craftsmanship is second to none,” shares Roth. “Adrien and his wife Kathy made the most incredibly realistic and beautiful heads and body parts I have ever seen. They were so beautiful! But of course, no matter how beautiful the fake head, it must be smashed in with a meat tenderizer.” 

Watch the cast of Thanksgiving share their favorite kills in the movie. Don’t worry, there are no spoilers!

Getting to make a horror movie is, for Roth, standing on the shoulders of giants. “We look at the kills and say, okay, how can we outdo ourselves? And not just ourselves, but every other movie?” he says. “It’s a badge of honor for us to get the best kill. Every time you make a horror movie, you have a chance to enter into the pantheon of horror greats. The opportunity is there if you take it. So with every death, we try to truly make it a classic.”

How does he know when a kill has that special something? “I have to have that ‘ugh’ feeling… I have a very, very, very high tolerance for movie gore, so if a scene is upsetting me, then I know it’s gonna work for a general audience,” says Roth.

Filming a classic kill is a responsibility the director takes very seriously. “I’m always most excited on a day when we’re filming a kill scene, I have this nervous pit in my stomach and I can’t relax until I know we have the kill on camera,” Roth says. “The timing of the head falling off, the swing of the axe, the way the blood pumps – a million things can go wrong. But when they go right there’s nothing like it.”

This November, a new horror legend will emerge. Thanksgiving, starring Patrick Dempsey, opens in cinemas November 22. 

About Thanksgiving

After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts – the birthplace of the infamous 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. Will the town uncover the killer and survive the holidays…or become guests at his twisted holiday dinner table?

Directed by Eli Roth, and written by Roth and Jeff Rendell. Produced by Roth, Roger Birnbaum and Rendell. 

Starring Patrick Dempsey, Addison Rae, Milo Manheim, Jalen Thomas Brooks, Nell Verlaque, Rick Hoffman and Gina Gershon. 

In Philippine cinemas November 22, Thanksgiving is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #ThanksgivingMovie

_{Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures”}

Buckle up, horror enthusiasts! Eli Roth, the mastermind behind gruesome classics like “Hostel” and “Knock Knock,” is back with a blood-curdling treat just in time for the season. Get ready to feast your eyes on the official trailer for “Thanksgiving,” a chilling slasher that’s set to send shivers down your spine. Starring Patrick Dempsey and Addison Rae, this holiday nightmare is set to hit exclusive screenings on November 22. Will you make it out alive?

Unmasking the Horror: “Thanksgiving” Unleashed

Picture this: a quiet town, still reeling from a Black Friday riot gone horribly wrong. Just when the dust begins to settle, an ominous figure emerges, inspired by the very holiday that Plymouth, Massachusetts, holds dear. Eli Roth skillfully weaves this nightmarish tale, plunging viewers into a world where terror wears a Thanksgiving mask.

Behind the Madness: Eli Roth’s Directorial Brilliance

Eli Roth, the visionary force behind this heart-pounding thriller, doesn’t hold back. Co-writing and co-producing alongside Jeff Rendell, Roth orchestrates an onslaught of suspense and gore that’s bound to keep you on the edge of your seat. The birthplace of Thanksgiving becomes the battleground for a new, blood-curdling tradition.

A Star-Studded Cast: Who’s Who in “Thanksgiving“

Patrick Dempsey, a name synonymous with both charm and intensity, takes on a role that’s bound to defy expectations. Sharing the screen with him is social media sensation and rising star Addison Rae, proving that the terror knows no boundaries.

Faces of Fear: The Supporting Ensemble

Milo Manheim, Jalen Thomas Brooks, Nell Verlaque, Rick Hoffman, and Gina Gershon round out this talented ensemble, each bringing their own brand of spine-tingling performance to the table. Roth’s meticulous casting ensures that every character is a piece of the puzzle, contributing to the bone-chilling narrative.

A Date with Dread: November 22nd Beckons

Mark your calendars, thrill-seekers. November 22nd marks the day “Thanksgiving” descends upon Philippine cinemas. It’s a date that promises heart-pounding suspense, visceral scares, and a journey into the darkest corners of the human psyche. Get ready for a cinematic experience that’ll haunt your dreams.

_{Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures”}