10 Films That Celebrate the Beauty of Snow

Description: Stanley Kubrick's psychological horror film where the Overlook Hotel is buried under snow, isolating the Torrance family. The snow adds to the eerie, claustrophobic atmosphere.

Fact: The hedge maze was actually built out of Styrofoam. The film's iconic "Here's Johnny!" scene was improvised by Jack Nicholson.

Description: This animated adventure follows a group of animals during the Ice Age. The film's humor and heart are set against a backdrop of ice and snow, making it a family-friendly snowy tale.

Fact: The character of Scrat, the saber-toothed squirrel, was created during a lunch break by the film's animators. The film was originally going to be a drama, not a comedy.

Description: This blockbuster disaster film showcases the catastrophic effects of climate change, with snowstorms and ice ages engulfing major cities. It's a thrilling ride through a frozen world.

Fact: The film was inspired by the book "The Coming Global Superstorm" by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber. The iconic scene where the wolves chase the survivors through the library was filmed in a real library in Montreal.

Description: In this adaptation of C.S. Lewis's classic, the White Witch has cast an eternal winter over Narnia. The film's snowy landscapes are central to the story's atmosphere and the children's journey.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, where they had to create artificial snow due to the lack of natural snow. The White Witch's castle was built on a glacier.

Description: A Norwegian horror-comedy where a group of friends encounter Nazi zombies in the snow-covered mountains. The film uses snow as a backdrop for its gory and humorous scenes.

Fact: The film was shot in the remote areas of Norway, where the crew had to deal with real snow and cold temperatures. The zombies' costumes were designed to withstand the harsh weather.

Description: Liam Neeson stars in this survival drama where a group of oil workers must survive in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash, battling both the elements and wolves.

Fact: The film was shot in British Columbia, Canada, where the crew had to deal with real snow and cold temperatures. The wolves in the film were portrayed by CGI.

Description: This survival epic features harsh winter conditions as Hugh Glass fights for his life in the snowy wilderness after being mauled by a bear. The film's realism and cinematography make the snow a character in itself.

Fact: The film was shot in sequence to capture the natural progression of the weather. Leonardo DiCaprio ate raw bison liver for a scene, which was not CGI.

Description: Based on Jo Nesbø's novel, this thriller follows a detective tracking a serial killer in snowy Oslo. The snow plays a crucial role in the killer's modus operandi.

Fact: The film was shot in Norway, where the crew had to deal with real snow and cold temperatures. The iconic snowman was created by the film's art department.

Description: After a plane crash in the snowy mountains, two strangers must work together to survive. The film's setting in the snowy wilderness adds to the tension and beauty of their journey.

Fact: The film was shot in the Canadian Rockies, where the crew had to deal with real snow and cold temperatures. The dog in the film, named Buck, was played by a real dog named Umber.

Description: Disney's animated masterpiece where snow plays a central role in the story of Anna, Elsa, and the magical kingdom of Arendelle. The film's "Let It Go" anthem has become synonymous with snow and winter.

Fact: The song "Let It Go" was originally written for a different Disney film. The film's setting was inspired by Norway, with its stunning fjords and snow-covered landscapes.