Happy Death Day Movie Review

Movie Analysis & Review

Happy Death Day, released on 12 October 2017, is an Comedy, Horror, Mystery film (Released) with a runtime of 97 minutes. Produced by Vesuvius Productions, Blumhouse Productions, Digital Riot Media, Universal Pictures in United States of America. Directed by Christopher Landon, the movie features performances by Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard, Ruby Modine, Rachel Matthews, Billy Slaughter, Charles Aitken, Jimmy Gonzales, Jason Bayle. The film had a budget of $4.8 million and grossed $125.5 million.
Plot Summary: Caught in a bizarre and terrifying time warp, college student Tree finds herself repeatedly reliving the day of her murder, ultimately realizing that she must identify the killer and the reason for her death before her chances of survival run out.

Cast and Crew

Cast: Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard, Ruby Modine, Rachel Matthews, Billy Slaughter, Charles Aitken, Jimmy Gonzales, Jason Bayle
Crew: Garin W. Sparks (Set Medic), Kieley Culbertson (Visual Effects Producer), Christopher Landon (Director), Scott Lobdell (Writer), Bear McCreary (Original Music Composer), Toby Oliver (Director of Photography), Gregory Plotkin (Editor), Elizabeth Coulon (Casting)
Director: Christopher Landon

Overview of Happy Death Day

Release Date: 2017-10-12
Runtime: 97 min
Genres: Comedy, Horror, Mystery
Status: Released
Budget: $4,800,000
Revenue: $125,479,266
Production: Vesuvius Productions, Blumhouse Productions, Digital Riot Media, Universal Pictures
Countries: United States of America
Certification (IN): N/A
OTT Providers: JioHotstar
Keywords: college, murder, time loop, slasher, young adult, college student, stabbed to death, appreciative, vibrant
External: IMDB

Story & Plot

Caught in a bizarre and terrifying time warp, college student Tree finds herself repeatedly reliving the day of her murder, ultimately realizing that she must identify the killer and the reason for her death before her chances of survival run out.

Trailer

Reviews

Gimly: If _Mean Girls_ and _Groundhog Day_ had a baby… and then that baby stabbed you… H_appy Death Day_ is an imperfect movie that I had **such** a good time with. I was on board ever since I first saw the trailer, and though it won't be making my top 5 or anything, I definitely was not disappointed.
…

tmdb44006625: Happy Death Day is surprisingly great fun. It doesn't have a reason to exist other than to tell a slasher film in the Groundhog Day formula, but it's funny when it wants to be, creepy when it wants to be, and Jessica Rothe has got great screen presence. The film could have benefitted from more creat…

beyondthecineramadome: Full review: <a>https://www.tinakakadelis.com/beyond-the-cinerama-dome/2021/12/28/kill-me-baby-one-morenbsptime-happy-death-day-review<a>

_Happy Death Day_ works because Rothe is a charismatic lead, invoking the scream queen performances of yesteryear. Most of the other characters are far more se…

The Movie Mob: **Blumhouse killed it with this one! 😜**

If Groundhog's Day and Scream had a baby, it would be this entertaining gem of a movie! I went in with low expectations and was so pleasantly surprised and highly entertained. Jessica Rothe's acting is delightful, taking the typical mean girl trope and fil…

RalphRahal: Happy Death Day takes the classic slasher formula and flips it into a fun, self-aware time-loop mystery. The plot isn't overly deep, but it works because of its energy and pacing. The directing keeps things engaging, balancing horror, comedy, and lighthearted moments without feeling forced. While th…

Recommendations

Happy Death Day 2U, Jigsaw, The Babysitter, Leaving Neverland: ProSieben Spezial, The Snowman

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)