While Halloween may reign supreme as the biggest holiday for genre fans, the Thanksgiving season has its fair share of horror movie offerings. From slashers and creature features to darkly comedic thrillers, there's a bountiful harvest of Thanksgiving-themed terror to satisfy even the most voracious horror enthusiast. Prepare to feast your eyes on a selection of these deliciously disturbing films that celebrate the November festivities in their own unique, and often unsettling, ways.

Indulge in a Terrifying Thanksgiving Tradition

Thanksgiving (2023)

Directed by the master of modern horror, Eli Roth, "Thanksgiving" promises to be a grisly and inventive take on the holiday. Set a year after a Black Friday tragedy, the film follows the citizens of Plymouth, Massachusetts, as they fall prey to a vengeful killer dressed as the Pilgrim, John Carver. Roth's film, based on a fake trailer he created for the 2007 "Grindhouse" project, is poised to deliver the director's signature brand of brutal and darkly comedic thrills.

Black Friday (2021)

When a group of toy store employees find themselves fighting for their lives against vicious, parasitic monsters on the biggest shopping night of the year, the result is a horror-comedy that takes the madness of Black Friday to a whole new level. Directed by Casey Tebo, "Black Friday" taps into the frenzied energy of the holiday shopping season and transforms it into a delightfully chaotic and gory affair.

Flesh & Blood (2018)

The second installment of Hulu and Blumhouse's "Into the Dark" anthology series, "Flesh & Blood" explores the reluctance some may feel towards gathering with family for Thanksgiving. An agoraphobic teen makes a startling discovery that suddenly makes her feel unsafe in her own home on the eve of the first Thanksgiving without her mother. Director Patrick Lussier ratchets up the tension and unease, delivering a Thanksgiving horror that hits close to home.

Pilgrim (2019)

Another entry in the "Into the Dark" anthology, "Pilgrim" follows a bickering family who hire a group of first Thanksgiving reenactors to help plan their holiday meal. However, the family soon grows weary of the reenactors' unnervingly dedicated performances, leading to savage twists and turns that may make you appreciate your own family gatherings a little more. Directed by Marcus Dunstan, the film blends holiday cheer with the unsettling dread of the Saw franchise.

Derelicts (2017)

When a dysfunctional, suburban family's already awkward Thanksgiving Day gathering is made worse by the sudden arrival of a group of sadistic drifters, the result is one of the most ridiculous home invasion thrillers ever made. "Derelicts," directed by Brett Glassberg, is a delightfully macabre and insane take on the holiday that will have you questioning the sanity of your own family members.

ThanksKilling (2008)

For those who prefer their slasher movies with a healthy dose of camp, "ThanksKilling" delivers a deliciously over-the-top premise: a group of college students falling prey to a murderous turkey during Thanksgiving break. Directed by Jordan Downey, this low-budget horror comedy embraces the absurdity of its concept, making it a must-watch for fans of irreverent, B-movie thrills.

Blood Rage (1987)

Set around the Thanksgiving holiday, "Blood Rage" is a beloved '80s slasher that explores the feeling of dread that can arise when that one family member you'd rather not see arrives. Directed by John Grissmer, the film follows a 20-year-old wrongfully convicted of murder a decade earlier, who escapes from a mental institution, triggering a rampage by the real killer: his twin brother.

Grandma Werewolf (2017)

While gathering for Thanksgiving at their grandmother's cabin, a family discovers that their matriarch has undergone a horrifying transformation in "Grandma Werewolf." Directed by Zachary Will, this ridiculously entertaining werewolf movie blends family themes with the sheer absurdity of its premise, making it a delightful addition to the Thanksgiving horror canon.

Addams Family Values (1993)

Although not a pure horror movie, the Thanksgiving-themed sequence in "Addams Family Values" is a standout moment in the beloved sequel. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, the film sees Wednesday Addams (Christina Ricci) participating in a play that recreates the events of the first Thanksgiving, providing a delightfully macabre twist on the holiday's history.Whether you're in the mood for a slasher, a creature feature, or a darkly comedic thriller, the Thanksgiving season offers a bountiful harvest of horror movies that are sure to satisfy even the most discerning genre fan. So, grab a plate, pull up a chair, and prepare to feast on a terrifying Thanksgiving tradition.