“Happy Death Day 2017” is a horror-comedy film about a college student, Tree Gelbman, who relives her birthday over and over again. Each day she wakes up to the same song and is forced to relive her death at the hands of a masked killer. Tree must use each rewind to solve the mystery and break the cycle. It’s like “Groundhog Day” meets “Scream.”
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Review
“Happy Death Day”: A Thrilling Groundhog Day Mashup
Have you ever watched the movie “Groundhog Day” and thought, “this would be so much better with a horror twist”? Well, the movie “Happy Death Day” delivers just that, along with a cast of talented actors and an engaging storyline.
The plot revolves around Tree Gelbman (played by Jessica Rothe), a college student who wakes up on her birthday to find herself in a time loop. She relives the same day over and over again, each time ending in her murder by a mysterious masked killer. With each iteration, Tree must try to figure out who her killer is and find a way to break the cycle and save her life.
The film’s writer, Scott Lobdell, was inspired by “Groundhog Day,” but wanted to put his own spin on it. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, he stated, “I thought it would be great to take that idea and make it more like ‘Scream,’ where you’re in this horror movie version of ‘Groundhog Day.'”
And indeed, Lobdell succeeds in creating an entertaining mix of comedy and horror. The film is rated PG-13 for its violence and language, but there are still plenty of jump scares and suspenseful scenes to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Rothe delivers a standout performance as Tree, who starts off as an unlikeable character but gradually becomes more sympathetic as she tries to solve her own murder. Israel Broussard plays Carter Davis, Tree’s love interest and confidante throughout the film. Ruby Modine also shines as Lori Spengler, Tree’s roommate whose motives are questionable throughout the story.
The film was directed by Christopher Landon, whose previous credits include writing for the “Paranormal Activity” series. He manages to balance the humor and horror elements expertly throughout the film.
The movie’s soundtrack, composed by Bear McCreary, also deserves praise. It features a mix of suspenseful and upbeat tracks that fit the tone of the movie perfectly.
“Happy Death Day” was a surprise hit when it was released in 2017, grossing over $125 million worldwide on a budget of just $4.8 million. Its success led to a sequel, “Happy Death Day 2U,” which was released in 2019.
The film’s unique concept and clever execution earned it several nominations at various award shows, including Best Horror Movie at the MTV Movie & TV Awards.
While some critics felt that the film’s ending was predictable, most praised its fun and innovative take on the time loop trope. The Hollywood Reporter called it “a standout horror comedy that balances its scares with well-placed laughs.”
In terms of production, the film was shot in New Orleans over the course of 24 days. Landon wanted to give the movie a distinct visual style and worked closely with his cinematographer Toby Oliver to achieve that goal.
The special effects used in the movie also deserve mention, particularly in scenes where Tree is killed over and over again. Each death is unique and creative, ranging from being stabbed with a broken bong to electrocution via a chandelier.
Overall, “Happy Death Day” is an entertaining popcorn flick that will keep viewers engaged until its thrilling conclusion. Its blend of horror and humor makes for a fun ride that will leave audiences wanting more. As Tree herself says in the movie, “It doesn’t matter how many times I die… I am going to figure this out.” And she does – in style.
Technical Data
- Runtime : 97
- Release : 2017-10-12
- Genre : Horror, Mystery, Comedy
- Cast : Jessica Rothe as Theresa ‘Tree’ Gelbman, Israel Broussard as Carter Davis, Ruby Modine as Lori Spengler, Rachel Matthews as Danielle Bouseman, Billy Slaughter as Dr. Winter
- Crew : Terri Taylor as Casting, John Baldecchi as Executive Producer, Christopher Landon as Director, Bear McCreary as Original Music Composer, Damian Church as Camera Operator
- Popularity 23.012
- Budget : $4,800,000
- Revenue : $125,479,266
- Company : Vesuvius Productions, Blumhouse Productions, Digital Riot Media
- 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.
- Tagline : Get up. Live your day. Get killed. Again.
