Happy Death Day

2017·Movie
1h 37min
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Ratings

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65/100
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6.6
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58|6.8
Rotten Tomatoes Logo
71|67

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Not available to stream in (flatrate)

About

Get up. Live your day. Get killed. Again.

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.

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Genres
In This Horror-ComedyThe Protagonist Finds Herself Trapped In A Time LoopCreating A Blend Of Suspense And Dark Humor As She Repeatedly Experiences The Day Of Her Murder.
Mood
The Atmosphere Is Charged With Fear And TensionReflecting The Protagonist's Dire Situation. It Also Incorporates Elements Of Surrealism And Dark ComedyAdding A Unique Twist To The Overall Tone.
Themes
The Story Explores The Protagonist's Fight For Survival And Her Journey To Uncover The Truth Behind Her MurderEmphasizing The Urgency And Desperation Of Her Predicament.
Plot
The Narrative Revolves Around A Time LoopWhere The Protagonist Repeatedly Relives The Day Of Her MurderAs The Protagonist Tries To Identify Her KillerAnd Also Focuses On Her Self-Discovery And The Realization Of Her Own Mortality.Creating A Sense Of Urgency And A Unique Narrative Structure. It Includes Elements Of A Murder Mystery
Pacing
Alternating Between The Repeated Time Loops And The Protagonist's Efforts To Break Free.The Story Maintains A Relentless Pace
Dialog
Conversations Are Often Fast-PacedReflecting The Urgency Of The SituationWith Moments Of Inner Monologue As The Protagonist Grapples With Her Predicament.
Character Types
And Her SidekickA Fellow StudentThrust Into A Terrifying SituationProvides Support And Comic Relief.The Protagonist Is A Reluctant Hero
Humor
The Film Employs Dark ComedyFinding Humor In The Protagonist's Dire Circumstances. It Also Incorporates Elements Of Situational ComedyAs The Repeated Cycles Create Amusing And Surreal Moments.
Time
Present Day
Place
Dorm RoomCollege Campus
Cinematic Style
The Visual Style Utilizes Vibrant Colors To Contrast With The Dark ThemesAnd Quick Cuts To Match The Pace Of The Narrative. Pov Shots Enhance The Audience's Connection To The Protagonist's Experience.
Costume and Set
Modern Attire Reflects The Contemporary SettingAnd The Dorm Room Decor Becomes A Familiar And Eerie Backdrop As The Story Unfolds.

Sequels and Prequels

Crew

Directed by:
Christopher Landon, Toby Oliver, Seth Hansen
Written by:
Scott Lobdell, Christopher Landon
Produced by:
Kieley Culbertson, Jason Blum, Ryan Turek
Composed by:
Bear McCreary

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