Snow Beast
Snow Beast

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Snow Beast

2011
Movie
90 min
English

Jim and his research team study the Canadian Lynx every year. This year, he has to take his rebelling 16 year-old daughter, Emmy, with him. But the lynx are missing. As Jim and his team try to find why, something stalks them--a predator no prey can escape.

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IMDb3.4/10
Director: Chase SterlingGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of skiers and snowboarders venture into a remote mountain range for a competition. Unbeknownst to them, the area is inhabited by a terrifying, ape-like creature that hunts its prey with brutal efficiency. As the beast picks them off one by one, the survivors must band together to find a way to escape the mountain and its monstrous inhabitant.

Critical Reception

Snow Beast is a low-budget creature feature that garnered minimal critical attention upon its release. It is generally regarded as a forgettable entry in the monster movie genre, often criticized for its predictable plot, weak special effects, and uninspired acting. While some viewers may appreciate its B-movie charm and straightforward monster-on-the-loose premise, it did not achieve widespread acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies on tired monster movie tropes.

  • Special effects are often unconvincing, detracting from the scares.

  • Offers little more than a basic creature-feature premise without much excitement.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Snow Beast are scarce due to its limited release and niche appeal. Those that exist generally reflect disappointment with the film's production values and storytelling, finding it to be a below-average horror film.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Quebec, Canada, utilizing its snowy landscapes to create a chilling atmosphere.

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CinemaSerf

Well "Bo Duke" (John Schneider) did have future after all - and who could ever have guessed that it would involve chasing a yeti around the Canadian forests? This yeti has aged quite well (and his arm has grown back) since "The Empire Strik...