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Thanksgiving (2023)

Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
Horror
Mystery
Thriller

Release Date
November 17, 2023
Director
Eli Roth
Cast
Rick Hoffman , Gina Gershon , Patrick Dempsey , Milo Manheim , Addison Rae , Nell Verlaque
Main Genre
Horror
Studio
Spyglass Media Group, Cream Productions, Ethereal Visage Productions
Writers
Eli Roth , Jeff Rendell

Summary

A full-length feature based on the director's "Grindhouse" trailer.

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