
Happy Birthday 2016
"Be careful what you wish for"
Director Casey Tebo's trippy horror-comedy *Happy Birthday* (2016) follows two reckless friends whose wild birthday trip to Mexicali spirals into a nightmare of hallucinogenic chaos and unforeseen consequences.
Director: Casey Tebo
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Birthday (2016) about?
Two friends celebrate a birthday in Mexicali, but their reckless antics under the influence take a surreal and terrifying turn. What begins as a wild adventure quickly spirals into a nightmare neither saw coming.
Who directed Happy Birthday?
The film was directed by Casey Tebo, known for his distinctive visual style and genre-blending storytelling in horror-comedy.
Who stars in Happy Birthday?
The main cast includes Matt Bush, Riley Litman, Britne Oldford, Vanessa Lengies, and the legendary Steven Tyler.
Is Happy Birthday (2016) worth watching?
*Happy Birthday* (2016) delivers a short but intense ride for fans of offbeat horror-comedy, though its niche appeal may not satisfy everyone. The film's surreal twists and frenetic energy make it a cult curiosity worth exploring for genre enthusiasts.
How long is Happy Birthday?
The runtime for *Happy Birthday* (2016) is 93 minutes.
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About Happy Birthday (2016) — A Trip to Mexicali You Won't Forget
Director Casey Tebo's trippy horror-comedy *Happy Birthday* (2016) follows two reckless friends whose wild birthday trip to Mexicali spirals into a nightmare of hallucinogenic chaos and unforeseen consequences. Blending absurd humor with creeping dread, the film leans into its tagline—'be careful what you wish for'—as psychedelic antics twist into something far darker than either character anticipated. With a runtime clocking in at just 93 minutes, the movie balances frenetic energy and unsettling visuals, inviting comparisons to cult oddities where comedy and horror collide.
Britne Oldford, Vanessa Lengies, and Matt Bush lead the cast, each delivering performances that oscillate between comic relief and genuine tension. The offbeat atmosphere is amplified by a soundtrack and aesthetic that feel plucked straight from a fever dream, where every trip down Mexico's backroads carries an ominous undercurrent. Whether you're drawn in by its genre-blending audacity or left questioning its surreal twists, *Happy Birthday* (2016) is a ride that lingers long after the credits roll.