Happy Thanks-Killing! Yes, it’s my new holiday, inspired by the first film on this Friday Favorites‘ list. 🙂 Seeing as Thanksgiving is coming up for Americans, I thought it was only fair to create a holiday for myself. And what better way to celebrate a holiday than with some horror movies that’ll entertain you in all the right ways?
Of course, all my American pals are more than welcome to partake in this splendid feast for the eyes. 🙂 I’m not a monster, you know? Well, not always. 😉
Happy Thanks-Killing!
ThanksKilling (2008)
What is better than sitting around a table with friends and family, enjoying the massive turkey that your hostess slaved over for hours upon hours? Well, a possessed turkey, of course, out for revenge! ThanksKilling is hilarious, dark, and probably one of the best movies ever created. It has its faults, sure, but take it for what it is—a film with entertainment value. Besides, one can never have too many puns stocked up for family get-togethers.
Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead (2006)
Not everyone likes turkey for Thanksgiving … I hear it’s dry (I’ve never eaten turkey before, so I wouldn’t know), and somewhat of an acquired taste. Don’t fret! I have you covered with Lloyd Kaufman’s Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead, which is exactly what it sounds like—ghost chickens coming back for revenge. 🙂 And boy, oh, boy, what fun it is! Definitely check this one out if you’re in the mood for a laugh and a shudder.
Blood Freak (1972)
Yes, we all have family we don’t really like or understand, and those get-togethers are very stressful for some. But what if it was worse? What if the turkey you ate was an experimental lab-grown turkey? What if that transformed you into something …? Well, in Blood Freak, they explore some of those questions. It’s fun, perfect for the holidays everyone seems to dread. Why not give it a shot if you haven’t already seen it?
Feed (2005)
Afraid that you’ll over-indulge this Thanksgiving season? Good thing I have the perfect deterrent … Feed is a film that explores the over-feeding fetish. Though, it’s probably considered an exploitation film in some circles, I have to say it does make a person reconsider that second or third helping of mashed-potatoes and gravy. If, however, this didn’t help your insatiable hunger, I’ll advise you to get your hands on a good pair of sweats with a lot of stretch in them. You know, just in case you don’t want your button popping off and blinding one of those annoying family members.
Due to there being nudity in the trailer, I’m not going to post it. Use your imagination (or Google).
Intensity (1997)
A disturbed woman is just trying to enjoy a peaceful Thanksgiving dinner with her friends when the holiday is cut short by, you guessed it, a serial killer. Dum dum duuuuum. Being the lone survivor, she soon learns that the man has a young girl held hostage, and she becomes hell-bent on saving her life. Intensity is perfect if you like a bit more meat to your Thanks-Killing horror films.
Kristy (2014)
One of the newer films on the list, Kristy is a film about a college student who finds herself alone at school over Thanksgiving break, and soon becomes the target of a group of crazed outcasts. Yes, there are typical cliche elements of the genre found in the flick, but the movie is a modern, action-packed film that suits the season.
Some honorable mentions on this list includes: Blood Rage (1987), Motel Hell (1980), Thanksgiving (2007), and Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County (1998).
And there you have it, my “Happy Thanks-Killing” list, for everyone who’s dreading the upcoming holiday season. Hopefully, I have more than satiated your hunger for a few horror films that’ll make it more bearable.
Happy Thanks-Killing, everyone!
Monique
P.S. If you’re a young adult, maybe just get your parents’ permission before you watch some of these movies.
