Thanksgiving | Eli Roth Trailer 2007 - featured in Grindhouse

Get ready to dive into the dark and twisted world of ’Thanksgiving,’ Eli Roth’s contribution to Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez’s double-feature extravaganza, ’Grindhouse’ (2007). ’Thanksgiving’ is one of the five fake trailers featured in this cult classic, inspired by slasher films like ’Halloween’ (1978), ’April Fool’s Day’ (1986), and ’My Bloody Valentine’ (1981). Eli Roth’s segment brings to life the chilling tale of ’The Pilgrim,’ an insane serial murderer who embarks on a killing spree every fourth Thursday in November. The question looms: Who will survive, and who will meet a gruesome end this Thanksgiving? This fake trailer is a wild homage to holiday-themed slasher films such as ’Black Christmas,’ ’Halloween,’ ’Silent Night, Deadly Night,’ ’April Fool’s Day,’ and ’My Bloody Valentine.’ With Jeff Rendell as the killer Pilgrim, Jordan Ladd, Jay Hernandez, and Roth himself as potential victims, and Michael Biehn as the Sheriff, ’Thanksgiving’ promises thrills and chills. The design of the titles in ’Thanksgiving’ was even inspired by a Mad magazine slasher parody titled ’Arbor Day.’ Plus, excerpts of the score from ’Creepshow’ add to the eerie atmosphere of this faux trailer. Eli Roth, the mastermind behind ’Thanksgiving,’ shared, ’Shooting the trailer was so much fun because every shot is a money shot. Every shot is decapitation or nudity. It’s so ridiculous, it’s absurd. It’s just so wrong and sick that it’s right.’ Roth’s fake trailer pushed the limits, almost earning ’Grindhouse’ an NC-17 rating due to its shocking and over-the-top scenes. However, Roth and his team navigated this challenge, and he even hinted at the possibility of a feature film adaptation. In January 2023, Roth announced his involvement in shooting ’Thanksgiving,’ and in February 2023, it was revealed that Addison Rae would play a lead role in the movie, adding to the excitement surrounding this project. Join us as we delve into the gruesome and bizarre world of ’Thanksgiving’ in this vintage trailer, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more cinematic adventures! #ThanksgivingTrailer #Grindhouse #EliRoth #QuentinTarantino #HorrorMovies #CultClassic #FilmNostalgia #SlasherFilms #MovieTrailers #AddisonRae #HolidayHorror“