“There will be no leftovers” Announcing the trailer and poster for Eli Roth’s latest film. You have been warned! After somewhat abandoning his beloved genre with thrillers Knock, Knock, Death Wish and family entertainer The Prophecy of the Clock, the American director returns to the horror that made him famous. The director of The Hostel and The Green Inferno along with Thanksgiving: Horror Week delivers a no-holds-barred slasher in which a mysterious killer attacks the residents of Plymouth, the birthplace of the famous American holiday.
Around Patrick Dempsey, who plays the sheriff in charge of investigating the massacre, revolves around a group of teenagers who are all potential predators. Among them we find influencer and “TikTokeuse” Addison Rae, Disney Channel actor Milo Manheim, actor Jalen Thomas Brooks, who can be seen in Walker, the Walker Texas Ranger reboot, and finally Nell Verlak, who gets his first big role here. Cinema.
A graduate of the prestigious LaGuardia School of Performing Arts, he began his acting career in 2017 in an episode of Bull. Then it’s in the credits of the TV movie The night my daughter disappeared… and the feature film The Marijuana Conspiracy, both previously unreleased in France.
Nell Verlak (left) “The Big Shot”
In 2021, he starred in the David E. Kelly series Big Shot, about a basketball coach fired for misconduct who is given a second chance by taking a position at an all-girls high school. The John Stamos-led series was unfortunately canceled by Disney+ after its second season.
The actress, who is also an accomplished singer and dancer, stars in Thanksgiving Week as Jessica, the core of a teenage group caught in a sort of love triangle between her ex-boyfriend Bobby and Ryan, her new boyfriend.
“Thanksgiving: Horror Week”
He has great memories of filming and working with Eli Roth: “He’s the most passionate director I’ve ever worked with. And he’s been so supportive — I’ve been through a lot of traumatic moments on this crazy, emotional journey, and he’s always been great at giving me the time I needed.”
To catch Nell Verlak on the big screen, head to theaters for Thanksgiving: Horror Week.
Eli Roth looks back on his career in horror:
Source: Allocine
Rose James is a Gossipify movie and series reviewer known for her in-depth analysis and unique perspective on the latest releases. With a background in film studies, she provides engaging and informative reviews, and keeps readers up to date with industry trends and emerging talents.
