Hypothermia
Hypothermia

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Hypothermia

2012
Movie
73 min
English

Two families' idyllic ice-fishing vacation turns deadly when they awaken a creature beneath the frozen lake, forcing them to rely on each other if they want to make it safely back to land.

Insights

IMDb4.2/10
Director: Joe ChappelleGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young couple, Ono and Rayna, are on a road trip through the remote wilderness of Northern Canada when their car breaks down, leaving them stranded and freezing. As they seek shelter in an abandoned hunter's cabin, they soon discover they are not alone. A mysterious and hostile force begins to toy with them, leading to a desperate fight for survival against the brutal elements and an unseen enemy.

Critical Reception

Hypothermia received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated the desolate atmosphere and the survival horror elements, many found the plot predictable, the characters underdeveloped, and the execution lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to build suspense through isolation and a mysterious threat, but often falls short.

  • Performances are generally considered adequate for the genre, but the script limits their potential.

  • The icy, remote setting is a strong point, but it's not enough to elevate the derivative plot.

Google audience: Audience reception for Hypothermia is largely unavailable or did not yield significant data for a summary.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a remote location in Canada, with the cast and crew enduring harsh, cold conditions that mirrored the on-screen environment.

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