Thanksgiving stars Nell Verlaque and Rick Hoffman talk *that* Scream-style killer theory
Feb. 1, 2024Exclusive: Thanksgiving star Nell Verlaque thinks the two-killer theory makes sense
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Warning: Spoilers for Thanksgiving ahead!
Thanksgiving star Nell Verlaque has heard about thattwo-killers theory– and she thinks it makes sense.
“I’ve heard about this! I’m curious about it because it kind of makes sense. I haven’t asked Eli about it,” Verlaque tells GamesRadar+. “I think he is in the process of writing the second one – which would reveal possibly that – I’m not sure. But I love that people are coming up with their own theories.”
At the end of the film, it’s revealed that Patrick Dempsey’s Sheriff Eric Newlon is the killer all along…but some fans aren’t convinced that he conducted his murderous rampage all by himself. In aRedditdiscussion post, one user pointed out that when Verlaque’s Jessica is trapped inside the high school, it’s impossible for John Carver to be in two places at once.
Rick Hoffman, who plays Jessica’s father, was unfamiliar with the theory, but thinks it could be related to the sequel nonetheless.
“Is that something that’s happening?” Well I got news for you, that’ll help the sequels," Hoffman says with a laugh.
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Roth also previously toldSFX magazinethat he loved the reveal at the end of Scream, where we learn that Ghostface is two people: best friends Stu and Billy. Keeping that in mind, anything’s possible.
Thanksgiving is available to buy at home. For more festive horror, check out our chat withEli Roth about the film’s serious message, or our interview withNell Verlaque and Rick Hoffman about Thanksgiving 2.
Lauren Milici is a Senior Entertainment Writer for GamesRadar+ currently based in the Midwest. She previously reported on breaking news for The Independent’s Indy100 and created TV and film listicles for Ranker. Her work has been published in Fandom, Nerdist, Paste Magazine, Vulture, PopSugar, Fangoria, and more.
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