100+ Movies like Thanksgiving
Black Friday
Both "Thanksgiving" and "Black Friday" revolve around chaotic and violent events surrounding Black Friday sales at retail stores. The movies depict frenzied mobs of shoppers descending into murderous rampages, with the stores becoming battlegrounds for survival. In "Thanksgiving", a vengeful killer targets those involved in a previous Black Friday riot, while in "Black Friday", shoppers are infected by a parasitic organism that turns them into monsters. The protagonists in both films are store employees and their friends who must fight for their lives against the deadly threats unleashed during the sales events. The movies explore themes of consumerism, greed, and the dark side of Black Friday mania through their horror premises.
Kristy
Both "Thanksgiving" and "Kristy" are horror films that center around a group of young people being hunted and killed by a deranged killer or killers. The killers have a twisted motive for targeting their victims, who were involved in a previous tragic event. In "Thanksgiving", the killer seeks revenge for the death of his pregnant lover during a Black Friday riot, while in "Kristy", a cybercult targets women they deem as "pure" and "privileged". The films follow a similar structure of the protagonists being stalked and attacked one by one, with gruesome deaths and narrow escapes. They culminate in a final confrontation where the protagonist defeats the killer(s) in a violent manner. Both movies also incorporate elements of social commentary, with "Thanksgiving" critiquing consumerism and "Kristy" exploring misogyny and online radicalization.
ThanksKilling
Both "Thanksgiving" and "ThanksKilling" are horror films centered around the Thanksgiving holiday. They involve a supernatural killer seeking revenge for past injustices, targeting groups of young people who were involved in a tragic incident. The killers adopt iconic Thanksgiving-themed disguises - a Pilgrim costume in "Thanksgiving" and a demonic turkey creature in "ThanksKilling". The films follow the killers as they stalk and brutally murder their victims one by one, with the survivors attempting to uncover the truth and stop the rampages. The climaxes involve the survivors confronting the killers and defeating them through violent means, though the endings leave open the possibility of a sequel. Despite the gory horror elements, both films satirize and subvert traditional Thanksgiving themes and imagery.
Trick
Both "Trick" and "Thanksgiving" are slasher horror films centered around a mysterious killer targeting a group of people on or around a holiday. In "Trick", the killer known as Trick targets high school students and others over multiple years around Halloween, while in "Thanksgiving", the killer targets those involved in a deadly Black Friday riot at a store one year earlier. The killers in both films adopt disguises, with Trick wearing a pumpkin mask and the killer in "Thanksgiving" wearing a Pilgrim costume. They stalk and brutally murder their victims in gruesome ways, leaving a trail of bodies. The films build suspense around revealing the true identity and motive of the killers. In both cases, the killers are revealed to be seeking revenge for past events - Trick's followers are avenging the original Trick who was stabbed at a party, while the killer in "Thanksgiving" is the sheriff seeking vengeance for his pregnant wife's death in the riot. The films climax with confrontations where the killers are finally unmasked and stopped, though hints of their potential return are left open.
Babysitter Massacre
Both "Thanksgiving" and "Babysitter Massacre" are slasher horror films centered around a masked killer targeting a group of people, often in gruesome and violent ways. The killers have personal motives for revenge stemming from past tragedies - in "Thanksgiving", the killer seeks vengeance for the death of his pregnant lover during a Black Friday riot, while in "Babysitter Massacre", the killer is a father whose daughter was abducted years ago. The films follow the survivors as they try to uncover the killer's identity and motivations while being hunted down one by one. The climax involves a confrontation where the killer's identity and motive are revealed, followed by a violent struggle for survival. Both movies also employ elements of dark humor and social commentary amidst the horror.
Scary Movie
Both "Thanksgiving" and "Scary Movie" are horror/slasher films that follow a group of friends being targeted and killed off one by one by a masked killer. The killers in both movies are seeking revenge for past events - in "Thanksgiving" the killer is Sheriff Newlon seeking vengeance for his pregnant lover's death during a Black Friday riot, while in "Scary Movie" the killer is Doofy seeking revenge for the accidental killing of a man by the friends a year earlier. The movies follow a similar structure of the friends being stalked and killed in gruesome ways, with the killer's identity being a mystery until the climax. There are also parallels in the characters, with a central female protagonist (Jessica in "Thanksgiving", Cindy in "Scary Movie") and her group of friends being the main targets. Both movies employ elements of dark humor and satire amidst the horror.
Prisoners
Both "Prisoners" and "Thanksgiving" involve a tragic incident that leads to a series of brutal murders. In "Prisoners", the disappearance of two young girls on Thanksgiving sparks a chain of events where the grieving father, Keller Dover, takes matters into his own hands by kidnapping and torturing the suspected perpetrator. Similarly, in "Thanksgiving", the Black Friday riot at RightMart results in multiple deaths, including that of Amanda Collins, whose husband Mitch seeks revenge by targeting those responsible under the guise of the "Carver" killer. The movies parallel each other in their exploration of the lengths people will go to in the pursuit of justice or vengeance. Keller's torture of Alex Jones mirrors Sheriff Newlon's methodical killings in "Thanksgiving", driven by his desire for retribution after losing Amanda and their unborn child. Both films also involve a complex web of suspects and red herrings, keeping the true culprit's identity a mystery until the climactic reveal. Ultimately, the movies share a dark, gritty tone and delve into the psychological depths of grief, loss, and the consequences of taking the law into one's own hands. The central themes of vigilantism, moral ambiguity, and the cycle of violence resonate strongly in both narratives.
An Intrusion
Both "Thanksgiving" and "An Intrusion" are horror/thriller films that revolve around a central character's dark secret from the past coming back to haunt them and their family. In "Thanksgiving", the sheriff's affair and desire for revenge leads him to stalk and murder those involved in the Black Friday riot that killed his pregnant lover. Similarly in "An Intrusion", a man named Sam is stalked and tormented by men whose lives were ruined after he covered up raping a woman in college. The films follow the stalkers systematically terrorizing the main characters and their families through home invasions, threats, and violence, building suspense around revealing the motivations behind their actions. The climax in both films involves the stalkers forcing the main character to publicly confess their past sins before attempting to kill them and their loved ones, with the stalkers ultimately being killed themselves. The films explore themes of guilt, revenge, and the consequences of one's actions through their parallel narratives of past transgressions resurfacing to destroy the present.
The Christmas Season Massacre
Both "The Christmas Season Massacre" and "Thanksgiving" revolve around a massacre occurring during a major holiday season, with the killers seeking revenge for past traumas. In "Thanksgiving", the killer targets those responsible for a deadly Black Friday riot at a store, while in "The Christmas Season Massacre", the killer targets former classmates who bullied him. The killers adopt iconic holiday-themed disguises - a Pilgrim and a pirate, respectively. The movies follow a slasher formula with gruesome deaths and a final confrontation where the killer's motives are revealed. Survivors are left traumatized, with hints that the killer may return. The holiday setting contrasts with the gory violence, creating a dark, twisted atmosphere.
Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines
Both "Thanksgiving" and "Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines" involve a group of friends being targeted and killed off one by one by a deranged killer or killers. The killers have a twisted motive for revenge stemming from a past tragedy, and they systematically hunt down those they deem responsible. The movies feature gruesome and creative death scenes as the friends are brutally murdered. There is a sense of isolation and being trapped in a hostile environment, whether it's a small town or a superstore. The plots build tension and suspense as the survivors try to outwit the killers and uncover the truth behind the killings. Ultimately, the movies explore themes of violence, vengeance, and the depths of human depravity.