10 Horror Films Set in the Tundra

Description: John Carpenter's masterpiece of paranoia and alien horror, set in an Antarctic research station, where an alien life form can mimic any living creature, leading to distrust and chaos among the crew.

Fact: The film was a commercial failure upon release but has since become a cult classic. Its practical effects were groundbreaking and still hold up today.

Description: A U.S. Marshal investigates a murder in Antarctica just as a storm hits, isolating her and her team from the outside world, with a killer on the loose in the blinding snow.

Fact: The film was shot in Canada, with sets built to mimic the Antarctic environment. It was inspired by the graphic novel of the same name.

Description: In the remote Alaskan town of Barrow, where the sun sets for a month, vampires descend to feed on the isolated population, creating a terrifying survival scenario in the icy darkness.

Fact: The film was based on a comic book series by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith. The town of Barrow, Alaska, is real and does experience a month of darkness.

Description: An oil company's drilling project in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge leads to mysterious and deadly events, hinting at supernatural forces unleashed by the drilling.

Fact: The film was shot in Iceland, which provided the perfect backdrop for the Arctic setting. It explores themes of environmental impact and human hubris.

Description: A group of friends on a snowboarding trip in the Norwegian mountains encounter a deranged killer, turning their adventure into a fight for survival in the icy wilderness.

Fact: This Norwegian film was a surprise hit and spawned a franchise. It's known for its effective use of the cold, isolated setting to build tension.

Description: While not entirely set in the tundra, the film's opening scenes feature a rescue mission in the snowy mountains, leading to the underground horror of the original film's setting.

Fact: The sequel was not as well-received as the original, but it still offers intense horror sequences in both the snowy and subterranean environments.

Description: A group of students on a cabin holiday in the Norwegian mountains are terrorized by Nazi zombies who rise from the snow, seeking to reclaim their stolen gold.

Fact: The film blends horror with dark comedy, and its sequel, "Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead," expands on the zombie theme with even more gore and humor.

Description: After a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, survivors must fend off a pack of wolves while battling the elements, leading to a psychological and physical struggle for survival.

Fact: The film was shot in British Columbia, Canada, to simulate the Alaskan tundra. Liam Neeson performed many of his own stunts.

Description: A detective investigates a series of murders in Norway, where the killer leaves snowmen at the crime scenes, creating a chilling atmosphere in the snowy landscapes.

Fact: Based on Jo Nesbø's novel, the film faced criticism for its adaptation but offers a visually stunning portrayal of the Norwegian winter.

Description: Although a TV series, this adaptation of Dan Simmons' novel about the ill-fated Franklin Expedition in the Arctic captures the essence of tundra horror with its blend of historical drama and supernatural elements.

Fact: The series was filmed in Hungary, with sets built to replicate the Arctic conditions. It's known for its meticulous attention to historical detail.