---
title: "Happy Death Day"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/happy-death-day-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 440021
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Happy Death Day (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/happy-death-day-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Happy Death Day is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Comedy, Horror, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Vesuvius Productions, Blumhouse Productions, Digital Riot Media. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A college student relives the day of her murder in a terrifying time warp."

### Why Watch
- Engaging time warp premise
- Blend of genres including horror and comedy

### Caveats & Content Note
- The repeating day format may become repetitive for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains horror and mystery elements appropriate for a PG-13 rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, horror, mystery, suspense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/happy-death-day-2017#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Christopher Landon
- **Networks / Studios**: Vesuvius Productions, Blumhouse Productions, Digital Riot Media

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jessica Rothe** as *Theresa 'Tree' Gelbman*
- **Israel Broussard** as *Carter Davis*
- **Charles Aitken** as *Gregory Butler*
- **Ruby Modine** as *Lori Spengler*
- **Blaine Kern III** as *Nick Sims*
- **Rachel Matthews** as *Danielle Bouseman*
- **Billy Slaughter** as *Dr. Winter*
- **Caleb Spillyards** as *Tim Bauer*
- **Jimmy Gonzáles** as *Police Officer*
- **Jason Bayle** as *David Gelbman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of the film?
The film was released in 2017.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
The film is categorized under comedy, horror, and mystery.

### Q: What is the main premise of the story?
A college student finds herself trapped in a time warp reliving the day of her murder.

### Q: What must the main character do to survive?
Tree must identify the killer and the reason for her death before her chances run out.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Happy Death Day — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/440021)

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