Ice Age Death Trap
Ice Age Death Trap

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Ice Age Death Trap

2012
Movie
54 min
English

In a race against developers in the Rocky Mountains, paleontologists uncover a unique fossil site packed with astonishingly well-preserved bones of mammoths, mastodons, and other giant extinct beasts. The discovery opens a highly focused window on the vanished world of the Ice Age in North America.

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IMDb3.5/10
Director: John ValeGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip become the targets of a relentless killer in a remote wilderness. As they try to survive the night, they uncover a dark secret connected to the land. The killer's brutal methods and the isolation of their surroundings heighten the tension and desperation.

Critical Reception

Ice Age Death Trap received a largely negative response from critics and audiences, primarily due to its predictable plot, weak character development, and low production values. While some acknowledged the attempt at a slasher film atmosphere, most found it to be a derivative and uninspired entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its straightforward slasher approach.

  • Criticized for its lack of originality and underdeveloped characters.

  • Found to be a forgettable and low-budget horror flick.

Google audience: Audience reception for Ice Age Death Trap is scarce due to its limited release and minimal online presence. General sentiment, where available, tends to align with critical reviews, highlighting its shortcomings as a horror film.

Fun Fact

The film was independently produced with a very modest budget, which is often cited as a reason for its rough aesthetic and limited scope.

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