ThanksKilling Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

A puppet turkey, resurrected by Native American magic, goes on a rampage, fulfilling his sworn duty to terrorize scantily clad co-eds and deliver fowl puns.

🍿 ThanksKilling: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Ancient Curse Awakens

In 1621, a pilgrim woman is brutally murdered by a turkey. Centuries later, a group of college students are on their way home for Thanksgiving break. Unbeknownst to them, their holiday is about to be interrupted by an ancient evil.

The Turkey’s Revenge

The students unwittingly resurrect ‘Turkie,’ a demonic turkey with a thirst for human blood, after a dog urinates on an Indian burial marker. Turkie begins his murderous rampage, targeting anyone who crosses his path. The students must band together to stop the fowl fiend before he ruins Thanksgiving for everyone.

Unlikely Heroes

As the body count rises, the surviving students seek answers and a way to defeat Turkie. They consult local legends and discover the turkey’s weakness. Armed with this knowledge, they prepare for a final showdown with the gobbling ghoul.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Turkie (Jordan Downey (voice)): A foul-mouthed, homicidal turkey puppet resurrected to kill college students on Thanksgiving.
• Kristen (Lindsey Anderson): The smart and resourceful ‘final girl’ who tries to survive the turkey’s rampage.
• Johnny (Lance Predmore): The jock, who is one of the college students targeted by the killer turkey.
• Ali (Natasha Cordova): The stereotypical ‘hot girl’ of the group who is also targeted by Turkie.
• Darren (Ryan E. Francis): The nerd who joins the group and faces the wrath of the killer turkey.
• Sheriff Roud (Chuck Lamb): The local sheriff who is aware of the Turkie legend and tries to help.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• The Killer Turkey: “Gobble, Gobble, Motherfucker!” – This is the turkey’s signature catchphrase, used before or after killing someone.
• The Killer Turkey: “You just got stuffed!” – Said after killing one of the college students, a play on words with Thanksgiving dinner.
• Darren: “It’s a killer turkey movie! It’s about a killer turkey!” – Darren, the nerdy character, excitedly explains the ridiculous plot when they realize what they’re up against.
• The Killer Turkey: “I’m gonna drink your blood like cranberry sauce!” – The killer turkey threathens the students.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $3,500
• Domestic Gross: N/A
• Worldwide Gross: N/A

💥 ThanksKilling Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, ‘ThanksKilling’ is not a *good* movie, but it’s hilariously awful. I went in expecting the worst, and it delivered on every terrible expectation. The puppet turkey is just so wrong and ridiculous that you can’t help but laugh. There’s a scene where the turkey… well, I can’t even describe it. You just have to see it to believe it. If you’re looking for a genuinely brainless, laugh-out-loud experience, this is it.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of B-movies and cult cinema”
  • “Viewers who enjoy horror comedies with over-the-top gore and vulgar humor”
  • “People looking for a ridiculous and intentionally bad movie experience”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Graphic violence and gore”
  • “Strong language”
  • “Sexual content and nudity”
  • “Offensive humor”

Professional Reviews

• bloody-disgusting.com: “Jordan Downey’s ThanksKilling is a must-see for any fans of Troma. It is so offensive, vulgar, and absurd that it works. The turkey is unforgettable and will leave you smirking long after the credits roll. Check your political correctness at the door!
• IMDB: “ThanksKilling is a movie that knows that it’s bad but then tries to pass itself off as a horror comedy. The acting is amateurish to the point of annoyance. The plot stupid and poorly thought out. The special effects are bad, but not bad in a good way

Audience Reactions

The killer turkey’s one-liners are absurdly funny and strangely memorable.: Viewers generally agree that the movie is intentionally bad and embraces its low-budget nature.

Overall Consensus: ThanksKilling’ is considered a so-bad-it’s-good horror-comedy. It is best enjoyed for its absurdity and low-budget charm, but not for its cinematic quality.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “The central tagline, “Gobble, gobble, motherf*cker!”, was conceived before the movie’s actual plot was developed.”
• “The film was made on an estimated budget of only $3,500.”
• “Filming primarily took place in Granville, Ohio.”
• “The filmmakers raised $100,000 on Kickstarter to fund the sequel, ‘ThanksKilling 3’.”

🖥️ How to Watch ThanksKilling?

As of today, October 26, 2023, ThanksKilling is available to rent or purchase on Amazon Prime Video. Check your local listings for potential availability on other streaming platforms like Apple TV, Vudu, or Google Play Movies. You can also check with your local library as they sometimes offer streaming options.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed ThanksKilling, you might like these similar films:

• Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead (2006): Similar over-the-top gore, dark humor, and outrageous plot featuring killer poultry.
• Black Sheep (2006): A horror-comedy with a ludicrous premise involving killer animals, blending gore and laughs.
• Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978): Classic, intentionally cheesy low-budget horror comedy with a ridiculous killer food premise.
• Gingerdead Man (2005): Shares a similar comedic horror premise with a killer food item as the antagonist.
• Troll 2 (1990): Infamously bad and unintentionally hilarious, a cult classic for fans of so-bad-it’s-good movies.

🛒 ThanksKilling Related Products

• ThanksKilling DVD: Own the cult classic that has shocked and amused audiences for years. Experience the fowl terror and absurd humor in the comfort of your own home.
• Rubber Chicken: Embrace the absurdity of ThanksKilling with a rubber chicken. You can recreate the Turkey’s shenanigans or just have a feathery friend to laugh with.
• Axe Weapon: Channel your inner Turkie and terrify college students with a plastic axe. This weapon of choice will certainly bring screams and laughter to any costume or cosplay.

🎧 Soundtrack

ThanksKilling features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “ThanksKilling Theme Song” – performed by Kajmir Royale

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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🔥 Bonus Content

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