The highly anticipated film adaptation of Eli Roth's Thanksgiving has finally arrived, delighting fans who have been eager for the feature-length version since the short's debut 17 years ago alongside Grindhouse. Eli Roth and Jeff Rendell, who have been best friends since childhood, teamed up to write the script, transforming the cult-favorite fake trailer into a full-fledged slasher film that aims to fill the holiday horror gap between Halloween and Christmas.

Roth's intention was to pay homage to classics such as Halloween, Black Christmas, and other beloved slasher movies. The story receives its grounding from meticulous historical research and clever plotting, enriched by the dynamic creative process shared between Roth and Rendell. They sought to create a movie that was not only a parody but could stand alongside the genre's greats. A particular focus was on developing a realistic and engaging plot, with the mayhem of Black Friday providing a fitting inciting incident for the story.

One of the most controversial scenes from the Grindhouse short, known as the cheerleader scene, has been adapted and transformed for the feature film, with Roth suggesting that it has evolved into something more fitting for the movie's context. This decision was made to keep the film fresh and not simply repeat what was done in the past. The cheerleader scene, as impactful as it was, has been reworked to resonate better with the narrative's tone.

Thanksgiving, now with an R rating, is currently available to watch in theaters, offering fans a new holiday horror experience with a classic touch.

Simultaneously, in other gaming news, gaming fans can look forward to the Black Friday sales with deals kicking off on platforms like Amazon, and collectors might be interested in a unique Bluey-themed Xbox Series X. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth details have been released, and Best Buy's Black Friday sale is also live. In the world of movies and TV, Steven Yeun's mysterious role in the MCU has been unveiled, and discussions about game development secrecy surround the Super Mario RPG remake.