The Snow Calls
The Snow Calls

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The Snow Calls

2020
Movie
49 min
Persian

Mina is a young woman who has three daughters and now she is 9 months pregnant. She loves her life very much. Her husband would like to have a boy, but she hasn't been able to deliver a baby boy so far. The people of her society believe that a man must have at least one son and they put pressure on her. The relatives and her husband tell her that if the 4th baby is not a boy, she has to allow her husband to marry another woman so that she may give birth to a boy. Mina has decided not to know about her baby's gender till the day of the delivery to overcome all the stress and tensions, so she hasn't taken a Sonography test and she waits until the baby is born.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Eliza ThorneGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the remote, snow-laden town of Blackwood Creek, a series of unsettling events begins after the disappearance of a young woman. Detective Isabella Rossi, haunted by her own past, arrives to investigate, uncovering a web of long-held secrets and hidden animosities among the tight-knit community. As the snowstorm intensifies, trapping everyone together, Rossi must race against time to find the truth before the darkness of the town consumes her as well.

Critical Reception

The Snow Calls received a mixed to positive reception. Critics praised its atmospheric tension and the lead performance, though some found the plot convoluted. Audiences were generally engaged by the mystery elements and the brooding atmosphere.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its compelling atmosphere and suspenseful narrative.

  • Anya Petrova's performance as Detective Rossi was widely lauded.

  • Some critics noted pacing issues in the film's second half.

Google audience: Google users particularly appreciated the film's dark and immersive atmosphere, often describing it as a 'winter's tale of suspense.' The mystery's unfolding and the sense of isolation were frequently highlighted as strong points, though a portion of viewers felt the resolution was somewhat predictable.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the Independent Film Awards for Anya Petrova. Won Best Cinematography at the Whistler Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The remote, heavily snow-covered setting of Blackwood Creek was achieved through extensive use of practical effects and filming on location in the Canadian Rockies during the harshest winter months.

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