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      Jordan Downey on May 3

      Yes, sir, that is my brother Caleb. He now runs the ThanksKilling Facebook and Twitter accounts.

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      Tom Neudorf on February 27

      Hey Jordan, is that your brother and family in the last scene lol? Must be your brother at least. Looks like you haah

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      Sean Tiedeman on December 1

      I got my package/DVD in the mail today. Thanks! The DVD art is really cool and the letter from Turkie was funny as hell. Best of luck with the new film.

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      pumpkinman4ever on November 18, 2011

      I finally got my free copy today!!!

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      Tom Neudorf on August 6, 2011

      Can't wait for how much ass TK2 will kick. GGMF's

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      Jordan Downey on August 6, 2011

      Thanks again everyone! This entire campaign far exceeded our expectations! @Jason - Yes! ThanksKilling on xBox sounds great, as does a Monopoly or Hungry Hungry Hippos spin off

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      Outlol on August 6, 2011

      Its OVER 9000!!!

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      Jason Mack on August 6, 2011

      Now all we need is a Thankskilling game... THAT would be AWESOME

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      Michael Domingo on August 5, 2011

      Ooooohhhh, the suspense is killing me.... No pun intended.... 4 more hours :) Wooo hoooo!!!!

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      pumpkinman4ever on August 5, 2011

      I'm gonna have a blast this Thanksgiving watching the original classic! GGMF!!

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      Jason Mack on August 5, 2011

      Woot! More turkey is on the way =) Helping the movie out AND getting the dvds, great combo

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      Toph Kopchak on August 4, 2011

      101K CRAZY!!! Can't wait!

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      James Beckmann on August 4, 2011

      this is the kind of stuff that I love to see. independent projects with more determination and imagination than a lot of hollywood films that are being released today. sure there are some quality ones but, let's face it, the people making the film are pretty much having the money given to them. I have so much respect for you, kevin and Jordan. you two truly made something as big as this, from almost nothing. I applaud you two. GOBBLE GOBBLE MUTHERFUCKERS!!!

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      Jordan Downey on August 4, 2011

      All your support means the world to us, thank you all!

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      Domonic Rini on August 3, 2011

      Wow, is really all I can say. This sequel will go down in history as one of the greatest follow ups since. The Exorcist, Rocky, Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, just to name a few. This will have such a strong following. I could just feel it in my gravy blood! GGMF!!!!! Maximum Threshold Radio is here to help with the promo machine and whatever else we can do.

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      Matt Parr on August 3, 2011

      Brilliant job guys. I loved the original, and can't wait for the Beaquel. If you get a chance for a theatrical run don't forget Austin, we'd shit bricks to see it on the big screen [:

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      Jacob Ennis on August 2, 2011

      Can't wait!

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      Gwendolyn Bodry on August 2, 2011

      AWESOME!!!!!! Way to go guys! I am so excited to see the movie! Can't wait! Congratulations Kevin and Jordan!

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      Kurt Stewart on August 2, 2011

      Kevin and Jordan - way to go guys! You both did tons to make this happen. All the hard work paid off and what great fans you have. Looking forward to Turkey 2 with all the trimmings. The Turkie lives to slaughter on! Keep the giblets flying guys!!

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      Declan Hayden on August 2, 2011

      YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!! It. Has. BEGUUUUUUN!!! :happyrarity: :happyfluttershy:
      Take that, ThanksKilling haters! :trololo:

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      CPR: Crumpled Puppet Revival on August 2, 2011

      Congratulations!

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      Calvin Alexander Ludwig on August 2, 2011

      FUCK YES! THE BEAQUEL LIVES!

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      Ryan DeNotto on August 2, 2011

      Oh my Turkie balls WE did it! Congrats everyone!

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      Ryan McLelland on August 2, 2011

      Congrats!

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      pumpkinman4ever on August 2, 2011

      CONGRATZ! I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE BEQUEL AND MY COPY OF THE ORIGINAL CLASSIC! GGMF!!!

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      Alexandria Embleton on August 2, 2011

      OMG CONGRATS!!!!

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      Ryan Orvosh on August 2, 2011

      I would make another donation but probably aside from the 10,000 dollar reward there's no pumpkin pie, no cranberry sauce included, just turkey, fuckin' turkey! Why God, Why?!

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      Jordan Downey on August 2, 2011

      @Paul - What a friend you are... He owes you at least happy meal for that

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      Jordan Downey on August 2, 2011

      Thanks Ryan - Couldn't have done it without you!

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      Jordan Downey on August 2, 2011

      @Michael - It's a good idea, and there's always a chance. That being said, the script right now does not call for a lot of extras to be needed. We'll keep you posted!

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      Daniel Poole on August 2, 2011

      The dvds for the $20 are worth it alone!

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      Rachel Deering on August 2, 2011

      I'm so happy that this is going to happen!! I need more Turkie!!!!!!!!

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      Ryan McLelland on August 2, 2011

      Less than a thousand to go...way to go guys!

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      Michael Domingo on August 2, 2011

      Any chance you gauys are going to have a call for extras via this site? I'd sure as hell would travel for it.... Well.... depending where it is, of course :)

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      Paul Reps on August 2, 2011

      One of my friends doesn't get paid in time to make a pledge, so I'm doing another $50 on top of what I've already put in the kettle here. Must. See. Thankskilling. Sequel.

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      andrew butler on August 2, 2011

      man... i really hope we can get the last 2081 to get it! I would donate it... but im just not that generous.

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      pumpkinman4ever on July 31, 2011

      $3,869 to go!

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      Mystery Library Productions on July 31, 2011

      Good luck on your project!! Our project was just successfully funded so I thought I'd spread the wealth! If you ever want to film in Minnesota, we're always collaborating! We loved the first ThanksKilling.

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      Declan Hayden on July 31, 2011

      Alright, you guys are Project of the Day for KickStarter today! And less than 5k to go!!
      Keep it comin', everybody~!

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      McIntyre Family on July 29, 2011

      Just started a new job after being job free for a year so $5.00 was what we could afford for now. Will hopefully try to add more soon. Best of luck and it looks like you are getting close.

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      Melanie D. Miller on July 29, 2011

      8K to go! You can do this guys!

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      Jesse Gable on July 29, 2011

      SOOO CLOOOOOSE!! I keep blogging about it/tweeting/raping facebook newsfeeds...I hope I coaxed a few people into this. Thankskilling 2 needs to happen. Mecha Turkey FTW! Mr. Gable's Reality.

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      pumpkinman4ever on July 29, 2011

      Alright, I pledged $25. I REALLY want that free copy of the original. I love it, and cannot find it anywhere! And of course, I look forward to the beakquel!

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      Ray Westhead on July 29, 2011

      I am hoping this comes through!

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      Ryan DeNotto on July 28, 2011

      We got this 8000 in 8 days!!!

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      Aaron Sluss on July 28, 2011

      Had my doubts when I first put my pledge in, but now things are looking serious! This is exciting!

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      Jonathan David Gaskill on July 28, 2011

      I went to bed scared by the 77,000 that was pledged, and then woke up this morning and saw 90,000 and was like, oh yeah, they'll pull it off. LET'S GO

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      Daniel Lee Bostater on July 28, 2011

      Damn, 20 thousand in the past few days. Impressive! And that fucking Turkey had better not say shit about me. He should pay me a sweet compliment.

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      Jordan Downey on July 28, 2011

      Everyone: this is amazing! Thank you all so much.

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      Rachel Deering on July 27, 2011

      Alright! This turkey is gaining some serious momentum!! We're making this thing happen in the final push!

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This project successfully raised its funding goal on August 6, 2011.

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And your name will be listed on Facebook and our future site as one of TURKIE'S BESTIES!

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And get personally scolded by The Killer Turkey himself! On our future TK Sequel website and the DVD, we'll feature a video of the Turkey bashing each and every backer. Pledge $5 if you dare -- no one is safe from his beratement!

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And be amongst the first to own the movie – Receive an exclusive AUTOGRAPHED DVD of the ThanksKilling Sequel before its official release! We promise this limited edition's artwork and packaging will kick some major tail feathers, so don’t miss out on pre-ordering the movie. You’ll also receive a TURKEY SWAG PACK that includes exclusive stickers, buttons, postcards, and more! (Free US shipping. Canada shipping, please add $5, intl please add $10)

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And have your giblets rocked – You’ll receive the AUTOGRAPHED DVD, TURKEY SWAG PACK, and a THANKSKILLING T-SHIRT! But wait…pledge in the next…ah f@#k it…pledge whenever and you’ll also get a custom GRAVY FLAVORED CONDOM as referenced in the first movie. (Don’t worry, condom not actually gravy flavored…perhaps). (Free US shipping. Canada shipping, please add $5, intl please add $10)

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And receive the ultimate plucking – Just one slightly easy payment gets you the AUTOGRAPHED DVD, TURKEY SWAG PACK, THANKSKILLING T-SHIRT, GRAVY FLAVORED CONDOM, and a FULL SIZED MOVIE POSTER for the mystery sequel! As one final bonus, we’ll even throw in a custom GGMF (“GOBBLE, GOBBLE, MOTHERF%@#ER”) BRACELET! (Free US shipping. Canada shipping, please add $5, intl please add $10)

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And consider yourself a FOWL-MOUTHED PRODUCER like the best of 'em! Your name will scroll like no other in the end credits under the heading "Fowl-Mouthed Producers" and we'll even list you on IMDB, should you wish that upon your career. And since you've got a knack for profanity, we'll let you choose your FAVORITE SWEAR WORD to appear beside your name in the credits! Have fun with it -- "Nick Rubin: Butt Sniffer!" You'll also get stuffed with the DVD, T-Shirt, Poster, and all the swag listed above!

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And TALK TURKEY with the ThanksKilling creators! Kevin and Jordan will hold a personal phone call or video chat with any backers, answering questions about the movie or the film industry and our experiences in general. Sound boring? Then lets chat about mall-walking, infomercials, or laundry detergent instead. We only deal with obnoxious producers so this reward gets you the FOWL-MOUTHED PRODUCER package as well as the DVD, T-Shirt, Poster, and Swag!

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And open an early Thanksgiving present of TWO TICKETS to the CAST AND CREW SCREENING in Los Angeles (transportation and accommodations not provided). These tickets are light as a feather, but carry an immense amount of fun! Come hang out with the creators and stick around for a Q&A and one-on-one time with the bizarre forces behind ThanksKilling! Also included is the FOWL-MOUTHED PRODUCER deal and all the rewards prior!

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And GET KILLED ON-SCREEN by THE KILLER TURKEY! That's right -- we'll give you an on-screen death in the ThanksKilling Sequel at the hands of the fowl-mouthed villain himself. This is the moment your parents have been raising you for! Now we can't promise how elaborate your death will be, as sometimes all it takes is a quick slice and dice... But you'll also get professionally taken pictures of yourself in gore make-up, alongside the Turkey, and with the cast and crew! Transportation and accommodations to set not included, but when you arrive we'll be sure to greet you with your very own THANKSKILLING CAST/CREW T-SHIRT!

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SPIRIT OF THE TURKEY MOVIE PROPS! Own the original, screen used TALISMAN NECKLACE that the turkey wore in the original ThanksKilling as well as the miniature prop TOTEM POLE that was pissed on to awaken the turkey. Each prop comes encased with a certificate of authenticity. You'll also get every single reward prior!

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And become an EXECUTIVE PRODUCER of the ThanksKilling Sequel! Your name will appear in the OPENING CREDITS and you'll be invited to visit the set during production and editing sessions during post (transportation and accommodations not provided). You'll also be one of THE FIRST to see the trailers, marketing materials, finished film, and to hold your own copy. This is the ultimate exclusive behind-the-scenes perk to go with every previous reward (except movie props) you'll get as well!

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And for the first time ever -- CHOOSE WHEN YOU WANT THANKSGIVING! You pick the time, date, and location...and we bring you this -- the ULTIMATE THANKSKILLING PARTAAAAY! Available cast & crew will come to your hometown, office, frat house, church (uh, yeah), etc for a PRIVATE SCREENING, Q&A, and THANKSGIVING FEAST! Gather everyone from your high school or college to raise the money to get us there, and we'll bring tons of prizes and help pack the house! This would be an absolute blast!

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Hey everyone! What to say, what to say... Welp, my childhood was spent on a farm in Ohio where I was fascinated by science-fiction and horror, and I often snuck into my brother's VHS collection to watch Rated-R movies. At age 13, I sold all my game systems at my grandma's garage sale to buy my first camcorder (high8mm, woo hoo!). Eventually, I moved to Los Angeles right out of high school to attend Loyola Marymount University, where I studied Film Production and Screenwriting. My first student film went on to play at the Los Angeles Screamfest the same year another short I did the effects makeup for premiered ahead of "30 Days of Night". Before graduating, I held an internship at Wes Craven's production company during prep on "The Last House on the Left". I thought I made it big less than a week after graduation when I sold and developed a pitch to ABC for a horror anthology web series, where I would serve as series creator and director of all episodes. After a year of work, the project fell through and was never produced, marking my first taste of life in Hollywood! I currently reside in Los Angeles where I spend as much time as I can writing, scuba diving, and escaping the thing that haunts me most...ThanksKilling!

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