Top 10 Horror Movies Set in Ice

Description: This classic horror film by John Carpenter is set in an Antarctic research station where an alien life form can perfectly mimic any living creature. The icy isolation adds to the paranoia and dread as the characters question who among them is still human.

Fact: The film was initially met with mixed reviews but has since become a cult classic. The practical effects used to create the alien creature were groundbreaking for their time.

Description: While not strictly a horror movie, this disaster film features terrifying scenes of a sudden ice age engulfing the world, with characters fighting for survival against the elements.

Fact: The film was inspired by the book "The Coming Global Superstorm" by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber.

Description: A U.S. Marshal investigates a murder in Antarctica, where the isolation and harsh weather conditions turn the investigation into a survival horror.

Fact: The film is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Greg Rucka and Steve Lieber.

Description: In the remote town of Barrow, Alaska, where the sun sets for 30 days, vampires descend to prey on the isolated population. The icy darkness and the relentless cold create an atmosphere of inescapable doom.

Fact: The film is based on a comic book series by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith. The setting was inspired by the real phenomenon of the polar night.

Description: An oil company crew in the Arctic experiences strange phenomena, leading to psychological horror as the environment seems to fight back against human intrusion.

Fact: The film was shot in Iceland, and its themes touch on environmental issues and the supernatural.

Description: A group of snowboarders get stranded in the Norwegian mountains and find themselves hunted by a deranged killer. The icy setting amplifies the sense of isolation and vulnerability.

Fact: This Norwegian film was a surprise hit, spawning a trilogy, and is often compared to "Friday the 13th" for its slasher elements.

Description: While part of a family-friendly franchise, this installment introduces horror elements with the introduction of a dinosaur-infested world beneath the ice, providing a darker twist to the usual comedic tone.

Fact: This was the first film in the series to be released in 3D.

Description: Not to be confused with the Disney animation, this horror film follows three skiers who are stranded on a chairlift after the resort closes for the night. As they battle the elements, the real horror of their situation unfolds.

Fact: The film was shot in Mammoth Mountain, California, and the actors had to endure real cold conditions during filming.

Description: Although primarily a crime drama, the chilling aspect of this film comes from the nickname of the main character, Richard Kuklinski, known as "The Iceman" for his method of freezing his victims to obscure the time of death.

Fact: Michael Shannon's portrayal of Kuklinski was critically acclaimed, and the film was based on the life of the real-life hitman.

Description: After their plane crashes in the Alaskan wilderness, survivors must fend off not only the freezing cold but also a pack of wolves. The film explores themes of survival, faith, and human nature against a backdrop of ice and snow.

Fact: The film was inspired by the short story "Ghost Walker" by Ian MacKenzie Jeffers.