‘Thanksgiving’ and ‘It’s a Wonderful Knife’ Are the Holidays at Their Worst

By Shawn Van Horn

Published 15 hours ago

Slasher movies are a lot smarter than they get credit for.

Image by Jefferson Chacon

The Big Picture

Slashers have deeper themes beyond gore and titillation, exploring morality, sexual dynamics, and societal issues.
Thanksgiving critiques Black Friday greed and the trampling of a day of thankfulness and togetherness.
It's a Wonderful Knife examines the loneliness of Christmas and the negative effects of consumerism, while also offering themes of redemption and hope.