The movie opens with Tree Gelbman, a college student who is struggling to come to terms with the death of her roommate, Lori. Tree is a complex character, with a troubled past and a penchant for manipulation. On the day of Lori's death, Tree wakes up to find that it's the same day again. At first, she thinks it's just a weird coincidence, but as the day repeats, she realizes that she's stuck in some kind of time loop.
Happy Death Day is a 2017 black comedy slasher directed by Christopher Landon that revitalizes the horror genre with a "Groundhog Day" time-loop mechanic. Critical and Audience Reception Index Of Happy Death Day
: Frequent depictions of the protagonist dying in various ways (stabbings, explosions, etc.), though often stylized or played for dark comedy. The movie opens with Tree Gelbman, a college