Snowbeast
Snowbeast

Snowbeast

1977Movie86 minEnglish

A skier and his wife visit a friend's ski resort during a man beast's rampage, and must hide from the impending danger.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Tony MaylamGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A giant, mutated snow creature is terrorizing a small ski resort during the Winter Games. When the creature begins to pick off skiers and staff, a local sheriff teams up with a conservationist and a journalist to hunt down the beast before it can claim more victims. The group must brave the treacherous snowy terrain and confront the terrifying monster that lurks in the mountains.

Critical Reception

Snowbeast is a cult favorite among creature feature enthusiasts, often cited for its unique premise and gory kills, despite its low budget and sometimes campy execution. While not critically acclaimed upon release, it has gained a following over the years for its B-movie charm and a surprisingly effective sense of suspense.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique snowy creature concept.
  • Noted for its effective, albeit low-budget, suspense and gore.
  • Often considered a classic 'so bad it's good' creature feature.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to quantify due to limited available data, but it is generally viewed as an enjoyable, campy horror film from the 1970s, appealing to fans of the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Rocky Mountains, and the creature suit was reportedly quite cumbersome and difficult for the actor to move in, contributing to its awkward, lumbering appearance.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_"Jaws" rip-off Bigfoot flick (made for TV)_** It's got quite a few positives: Gorgeous alpine locations (filmed at Crested Butte Mtn Ski Resort, Colorado); a very likable 70s' cast, including Robert Logan, Bo Svenson, Yvette Mimieux a...