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
Emphasizing The Urgency And Desperation Of Her Predicament.The Story Explores The Protagonist's Fight For Survival And Her Journey To Uncover The Truth Behind Her Murder
Plot
The Narrative Revolves Around A Time LoopWhere The Protagonist Repeatedly Relives The Day Of Her MurderCreating A Sense Of Urgency And A Unique Narrative Structure. It Includes Elements Of A Murder MysteryAs The Protagonist Tries To Identify Her KillerAnd Also Focuses On Her Self-Discovery And The Realization Of Her Own Mortality.
Pacing
The Story Maintains A Relentless PaceAlternating Between The Repeated Time Loops And The Protagonist's Efforts To Break Free.
Dialog
Conversations Are Often Fast-PacedReflecting The Urgency Of The SituationWith Moments Of Inner Monologue As The Protagonist Grapples With Her Predicament.
Character Types
The Protagonist Is A Reluctant HeroThrust Into A Terrifying SituationAnd Her SidekickA Fellow StudentProvides Support And Comic Relief.
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.

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Crew

Directed by:
Christopher Landon, Toby Oliver, Seth Hansen
Written by:
Scott Lobdell, Christopher Landon
Produced by:
Kieley Culbertson, Beatriz Sequeira, Seth William Meier
Composed by:
Bear McCreary

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