10 Thrilling Snowy Escapades: Films to Watch When It’s Cold Outside

Description: An alien life form that can perfectly mimic any living creature is discovered in the Antarctic snow, leading to paranoia and terror among the research team.

Fact: The film was initially panned by critics but has since become a cult classic. The special effects, particularly the creature designs, were groundbreaking for the time.

Description: A sudden global weather shift leads to a new ice age, trapping characters in various snowy, life-threatening scenarios. The film's use of snow and ice as a central plot element is both visually stunning and terrifying.

Fact: The film was criticized for its scientific inaccuracies, but it was praised for its special effects. The scene where the Statue of Liberty is covered in ice was particularly memorable.

Description: In an Alaskan town where the sun sets for 30 days, vampires descend, using the snow and darkness to their advantage. The film's setting amplifies the horror and isolation.

Fact: The film is based on a comic book series, and the vampires in the movie have a unique design, with elongated faces and sharp teeth.

Description: A group of friends on a skiing trip in Norway encounter Nazi zombies buried in the snow. This horror-comedy thriller uses the snow to create a chilling atmosphere, both literally and figuratively.

Fact: The film was a surprise hit at the Sundance Film Festival. The director, Tommy Wirkola, had to fight to keep the film's original title, which translates to "Dead Snow."

Description: Three skiers are stranded on a chairlift after the resort closes for the night, facing freezing temperatures and the threat of wolves. The film uses the snow and cold to create a survival thriller.

Fact: The film was shot in Utah, and the actors had to endure real cold temperatures during filming to capture the authenticity of the situation.

Description: After a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, survivors must fend off a pack of wolves while battling the harsh elements. The snow and cold become as much of an adversary as the predators.

Fact: Liam Neeson performed many of his own stunts, including scenes where he was hanging from a tree. The film was inspired by the short story "Ghost Walker" by Ian MacKenzie Jeffers.

Description: A detective investigates a series of murders in Oslo, where the killer leaves a snowman at each crime scene. The snowy setting enhances the eerie and mysterious tone of the film.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by Jo Nesbø, and despite mixed reviews, it captures the chilling atmosphere of the book.

Description: Based on a true story, this film follows the Coast Guard's daring rescue mission during a massive nor'easter, where the snow and ice play a critical role in the life-or-death struggle.

Fact: The film was shot in Massachusetts, and the filmmakers recreated the storm conditions to capture the intensity of the real event.

Description: Set during a blizzard in post-Civil War Wyoming, this film brings together a group of strangers in a stagecoach stopover, where tensions and secrets come to a head amidst the snow.

Fact: Quentin Tarantino wrote the screenplay as a novel before adapting it into a film. The film was shot in 70mm Ultra Panavision, giving it a unique visual style.

Description: A wildlife officer and an FBI agent investigate a murder on a Native American reservation in Wyoming, where the harsh winter conditions add to the film's tension and isolation.

Fact: Jeremy Renner learned to track animals for his role. The film was shot in the actual Wind River Indian Reservation, adding authenticity to the setting.