Dead of Winter
Dead of Winter

Dead of Winter

1987Movie100 minEnglish

A fledgling actress is lured to a remote mansion for a screen-test, soon discovering she is actually a prisoner in the middle of a blackmail plot.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Google Users78%
Director: Arthur PennGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of strangers are stranded at a remote hotel during a blizzard. When one of them turns up murdered, the remaining survivors realize one of them is a killer and must figure out who it is before they all perish. The film plays with the familiar setup of a whodunit, adding layers of psychological suspense and a touch of the supernatural.

Critical Reception

Dead of Winter received a mixed to positive reception from critics. While some praised its suspenseful atmosphere, chilling performances, and clever twists, others found the plot somewhat predictable or uneven. Audiences generally appreciated its tension and classic horror elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective suspense and a strong performance by Roddy McDowall.
  • Noted for its atmospheric tension and a twist that keeps viewers engaged.
  • Some critics found the pacing to be deliberate, while others appreciated the slow-burn approach.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's suspenseful nature and its ability to keep them guessing. Many appreciated the classic horror feel and the performances, particularly Roddy McDowall's.

Fun Fact

The film was inspired by the Agatha Christie novel 'And Then There Were None' and also draws parallels to the John Carpenter film 'The Thing'.

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Heading for an audition, an actress drives out to a large mansion to prepare for the role only to find that a strange conspiracy appears to involve one of his former patients trying to kill her, and she soon learns of deeper ties to their p...