The Frozen Ground
The Frozen Ground

The Frozen Ground

2013Movie105 minEnglish

An Alaska State Trooper partners with a young woman who escaped the clutches of serial killer Robert Hansen to bring the murderer to justice. Based on actual events.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes19%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users48%
Director: Scott WalkerGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

In the icy wilderness of Alaska, a determined state trooper hunts a serial killer who has been abducting women for over a decade. As the trooper closes in, he discovers a young woman who has managed to escape the killer's clutches, and she becomes the key to unraveling the mystery and bringing the predator to justice. The film navigates the dangerous cat-and-mouse game as they race against time to prevent further atrocities.

Critical Reception

The Frozen Ground received largely negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its slow pacing, uneven tone, and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the grim subject matter and attempts at suspense, the overall consensus was that the film failed to live up to its potential, particularly given its cast. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a sluggish pace and a lack of tension, failing to capitalize on its promising premise.
  • Performances are generally seen as a mixed bag, with some actors delivering committed but ultimately unfocused portrayals.
  • The movie is often described as grim and bleak, with an uninspired narrative that detracts from the seriousness of the real-life events it is based upon.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a slow and unengaging crime thriller. While some appreciated the attempt to tackle a dark subject matter and the performances of its lead actors, many felt the movie was ultimately disappointing and failed to deliver a compelling narrative or satisfying conclusion.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of Robert Hansen, an Alaskan baker who was convicted of kidnapping, raping, and murdering at least 17 women over a period of 12 years.

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Rando

Rando

Watched this after it was recommended on a Podcast I listen to. One of the episodes was about Robert Hansen and all his victims. Watching the movie after listening o the podcast makes you realize all the things they left out and the horrifi...
Gimly

Gimly

Very poorly edited and features some of the worst examples of Vanessa Hudgens acting to date (if there are good examples, I haven't seen them, but in _The Frozen Ground_ she is especially egregious. No spoilers but I wonder if the real c...
Wuchak

Wuchak

RELEASED IN 2013 and written & directed by Scott Walker, "The Frozen Ground" is a crime thriller based on the true story of Alaskan serial killer Robert Hansen, who raped, tortured and killed numerous young women from 1971-1983. Vanessa Hud...