Happy Death Day 2017
"Get up. Live your day. Get killed. Again."
Christopher Landon's genre-blending horror-comedy Happy Death Day (2017) drops Tree, a college student, into a nightmare loop where her birthday becomes a deadly replay of murder by an unseen killer.
Director: Christopher Landon
Cast
Jessica Rothe
Theresa 'Tree' Gelbman
Israel Broussard
Carter Davis
Charles Aitken
Gregory Butler
Ruby Modine
Lori Spengler
Blaine Kern III
Nick Sims
Rachel Matthews
Danielle Bouseman
Billy Slaughter
Dr. Winter
Caleb Spillyards
Tim Bauer
Jimmy Gonzáles
Police Officer
Jason Bayle
David Gelbman
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Death Day (2017) about?
College student Tree gets trapped in a time loop where each of her birthdays ends in murder. To break the cycle, she must uncover her killer's identity before time runs out—and before she runs out of chances.
Who directed Happy Death Day?
Christopher Landon, known for blending horror and dark comedy, brought this inventive time-loop story to life.
Who stars in Happy Death Day?
The film stars Jessica Rothe as the determined Tree, with Israel Broussard as her skeptical classmate Carter, and Ruby Modine as her roommate Lori.
Is Happy Death Day (2017) worth watching?
With its clever mix of horror and laughs, Happy Death Day delivers a fun, twisty thrill ride that's both smart and stylish. Fans of dark comedies and slasher parodies will find plenty to enjoy—just don't expect a typical horror flick.
How long is Happy Death Day?
The movie runs for 97 minutes, making it a perfect binge-friendly watch for a single sitting.
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Happy Death Day (2017) — A Looping Horror-Comedy You Can't Stop Watching
Christopher Landon's genre-blending horror-comedy Happy Death Day (2017) drops Tree, a college student, into a nightmare loop where her birthday becomes a deadly replay of murder by an unseen killer. Each morning she wakes disoriented, only to face another stabbing—or worse—by dawn. As the days blur together, Tree must piece together clues about who wants her dead and why, all while racing against a ticking clock that isn't just her alarm. The film twists the slasher formula into a playful yet suspenseful ride, balancing dark humor with mounting tension.
With sharp writing and a breakout performance by Jessica Rothe, Happy Death Day (2017) crafts a fresh take on time-loop thrillers, wrapped in a neon-lit campus mystery. The director's knack for balancing scares with quips keeps the audience guessing: Is Tree destined to repeat her fate or can she rewrite her story? It's a wild, witty, and surprisingly heartfelt exploration of resilience and self-discovery in the face of horror.
