10 Movies & Shows Like Iced (1988)

Description: A psychological horror film set in an isolated, snowbound hotel, where the freezing environment mirrors the chilling descent into madness of its protagonist.

Fact: The famous 'Here's Johnny!' line was improvised by Jack Nicholson. The hotel's exterior shots were of the Timberline Lodge in Oregon, while interior shots were done on soundstages in England.

Description: A gripping tale of isolation and paranoia set in a remote, frozen environment, where a group of researchers face an unknown and deadly threat.

Fact: The film's special effects were groundbreaking for its time, using practical effects to create its terrifying creatures. It was initially met with mixed reviews but has since become a cult classic.

Description: Based on a true story, this film explores the extreme survival tactics of a group stranded in the Andes mountains, battling freezing temperatures and starvation.

Fact: The real-life survivors consulted on the film to ensure accuracy. The actors lost significant weight to portray the physical deterioration of their characters realistically.

Description: A survival thriller about a group of men stranded in the Alaskan wilderness, facing not only the harsh elements but also a predatory bear and their own psychological demons.

Fact: The bear in the film was a trained Kodiak bear named Bart, who appeared in several other films. The production built a full-scale replica of a crashed plane for the wilderness scenes.

Description: A disaster film depicting the catastrophic effects of a sudden global climate shift, with characters struggling to survive in a world rapidly freezing over.

Fact: The film's visual effects team used a combination of practical sets and CGI to create its massive storm sequences. It was one of the first major films to address climate change as a central theme.

Description: A murder mystery set in Antarctica, where a U.S. Marshal must solve a crime while battling the extreme cold and isolation of the southernmost continent.

Fact: The film's blizzard scenes were created using a combination of real snow machines and CGI. It was one of the first major productions to film in Manitoba, Canada, standing in for Antarctica.

Description: A post-apocalyptic thriller where survivors in an underground colony must venture into the frozen wasteland above to investigate a distress call, facing both the cold and terrifying threats.

Fact: The film's icy exteriors were shot in a decommissioned NORAD military base inside a mountain. The production used real snow and ice to enhance the authenticity of the frozen world.

Description: A survival drama about two strangers who must rely on each other to endure the harsh wilderness after a plane crash leaves them stranded in a remote, snow-covered mountain range.

Fact: The film was shot in the Canadian Rockies, with temperatures often dropping below freezing during production. The dog in the movie was a rescue animal adopted by one of the crew members after filming.

Description: A harrowing survival story set on the world's highest peak, where climbers face brutal weather conditions and life-threatening challenges.

Fact: The film was shot in Nepal and the Italian Alps, with some scenes filmed at base camp on Mount Everest. It's based on the real-life 1996 Mount Everest disaster.

Description: A minimalist survival story about a man stranded in the Arctic who must make impossible choices to stay alive in the unforgiving frozen landscape.

Fact: The film was shot in Iceland over 19 days in extreme conditions. The lead actor performed many of his own stunts, including dragging a sled across icy terrain.