Top 10 Horror Movies About Cold

Description: This John Carpenter classic is set in the Antarctic where an alien life form infiltrates a research station, creating paranoia and terror among the crew. The cold, isolated setting amplifies the horror, making every shadow and gust of wind a potential threat.

Fact: The film was remade in 2011 as a prequel, also titled "The Thing," which explores the events leading up to the original movie.

Description: Although more of a disaster film, it includes horror elements with its depiction of a sudden ice age that freezes the Northern Hemisphere, trapping people in deadly cold conditions.

Fact: The film was criticized for its scientific inaccuracies but praised for its visual effects.

Description: In the small town of Barrow, Alaska, where the sun sets for a month, vampires descend upon the town, using the darkness and cold to their advantage. The film captures the chilling isolation and the relentless terror of being hunted in perpetual night.

Fact: The film is based on the comic book miniseries by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith.

Description: Two college students stranded on a remote road during a snowstorm encounter supernatural forces. The film uses the cold to create a sense of isolation and dread, with the chilling wind adding to the eerie atmosphere.

Fact: The film was shot in Canada, taking advantage of its cold winter conditions.

Description: A group of snowboarders find themselves stranded in a remote Norwegian mountain cabin, only to discover they are not alone. The cold, snowy environment adds to the suspense and horror as they face a relentless killer.

Fact: This Norwegian film was so successful it spawned two sequels.

Description: While not entirely set in cold environments, the film includes scenes in the icy caves of the Appalachian Mountains, where survivors face both the cold and monstrous creatures in the dark.

Fact: The sequel continues directly from the first film, expanding on the horror of the cave system.

Description: A group of friends on a ski vacation in Norway awaken Nazi zombies buried in the snow. The cold setting provides a unique twist to the zombie genre, with the undead emerging from the icy graves.

Fact: The film blends horror with dark comedy, making it a unique entry in the zombie film category.

Description: Three skiers are stranded on a chairlift due to a malfunction, facing freezing temperatures and a pack of hungry wolves below. The film explores the psychological and physical horror of being trapped in the cold with no immediate rescue.

Fact: The film was shot in Utah during the winter, with actors actually experiencing the cold conditions.

Description: After a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, survivors must battle not only the cold but also a pack of wolves. The film's tension is heightened by the harsh, cold environment and the relentless pursuit by nature's predators.

Fact: The film was shot in Smithers, British Columbia, to replicate the Alaskan wilderness.

Description: Set in the Himalayas, this Hammer horror film follows a group of explorers who encounter the legendary Yeti. The harsh, cold environment and the unknown creature lurking in the snow create a classic horror atmosphere.

Fact: It was one of the first films to feature the Yeti as a central horror figure.