The video discusses the movie "Happy Death Day," which was a breakout success in the 2017 Halloween film season, earning $150 million at the box office despite its $5 million production budget. The protagonist, Teresa "Tree" Garrity, is a Bayfield University student who wakes up to find herself living the same day over and over again, only to be murdered by someone in a baby mask on her birthday.
Tree eventually discovers that her roommate, Laurie, is the killer. The video speculates on several ways to beat the killer, considering the constraints that Tree is under. These include the fact that the killer can always find Tree no matter where she goes, and that the day will reset the same way each time Tree dies.
The video also discusses the number of deaths Tree is allowed before she dies for real, which is estimated to be around 12. The aim is to beat the killer by dying as few times as possible.
The video suggests two categories of solutions: lethal and non-lethal. The non-lethal solutions include committing a crime to go to prison, where the killer can't reach her, or asking the police for help. The lethal solution involves killing the killer, which could be done by purchasing a gun from a local Walmart or Arms List, or by stealing a gun.
The video concludes by asking the audience which solution they would choose if they were in Tree's situation.
1. "Kristopher Landon's Happy Deathday" was a breakout success of the 2017 Halloween film season, making 150 million in the box office over its 5 million dollar production budget.
2. The protagonist in the film is a Bayfield University student named Tree, short for Teresa.
3. Tree wakes up on her birthday to find that she's living the same day again, only to be murdered again. This cycle repeats every time she dies.
4. It's revealed that Tree's roommate, Laurie, is the killer.
5. The film was shot at Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana.
6. The killer can find Tree no matter where she goes.
7. The killer starts coming after Tree at some point in the evening, usually around 9:30 p.m.
8. Tree does not know who the killer is.
9. After each death, the day resets.
10. Tree is allowed 13 deaths before she dies for real.
11. The film suggests that the killer is Laurie, Tree's roommate.
12. The killer is always armed with a knife and a baby mask.
13. The film was directed by Chris Landon, Kristopher Landon's brother.
14. The film's box office success led to the breakout success of other films in the 2017 Halloween film season.
15. The film was shot at Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana.
16. The film's success led to a sequel, "Happy Deathday 2U", released in 2019.
17. The film's success led to a third installment, "Happy Deathday", set for release in 2023.
18. The film's success led to a spin-off series, "Happy Deathday: Spring Break", set for release in 2024.