“Thanksgiving” is a slasher film directed by Eli Roth. It stars actors like Patrick Dempsey, Addison Rae, and Gina Gershon. The movie falls into the horror genre and tells the story of a small town being terrorized by a killer wearing a John Carver mask during Thanksgiving. It was released in 2023 and received positive reviews.
Ending Explanation
The ending of “Thanksgiving” reveals that the true villain is Sheriff Eric Newlon, motivated by revenge for the death of his lover, Amanda, and their unborn child during the previous year’s Black Friday chaos at RightMart. Newlon, disguised as the murderer Carver, targeted those he held responsible for the tragedy. His plan included framing Bobby, Jessica’s ex-boyfriend, for the killings. However, Jessica uncovers Newlon’s secret and, with Bobby’s help, exposes his crimes via a livestream. In a climactic confrontation, Jessica and Bobby manage to defeat Newlon with a clever trap, leading to his apparent death in an explosion. The film concludes with the survivors reuniting, though Newlon’s body is never found, and Jessica is haunted by nightmares of him, suggesting he might still be alive or the trauma of the events will stay with her. This ending highlights themes of revenge, guilt, and the lasting impact of trauma.
Similar Movies
Similar movies to “Thanksgiving” (2023 film) directed by Eli Roth could be other slasher films with a holiday theme, such as “Halloween” (1978), “Black Christmas” (1974), “Silent Night, Deadly Night” (1984), or “Krampus” (2015). These movies also feature elements of horror and suspense around specific occasions or holidays.
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