Thanksgiving (2023) with Scott and Drew

Episode 017: This week on Story Punk we carve into Eli Roth’s slasher throwback "Thanksgiving", starring Patrick Dempsey, Nell Verlaque, Addison Rae, Gina Gershon, and Rick Hoffman. From holiday-horror traditions to Roth’s gleefully brutal set pieces, we break down how this grindhouse-inspired story evolved from a fake trailer into a full-blown seasonal bloodbath.

We’re dropping this episode two days early in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday — so no Thursday release this week. Consider it our little cinematic appetizer before the feast.

We dig into:
• Roth’s return to classic slasher vibes
• How Thanksgiving fits into modern horror trends
• Rick Hoffman character acting appreciation
• Holiday-horror legacy and audience expectations