Snowballing
Bus loads of teenagers arrive to the ski resort. Each one is eager to get out on the slopes to ski and score. One problem; the owner has all the prices jacked up, secretly ripping people for the last two years he has been in charge. The police don't do anything because the Sheriff is in on the cover-up. The teens feel their only chance to even the score is at a skiing tournament where the winner is picked to in a raffle to win a bunch of prizes.
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Plot Summary
In a secluded ski resort, a group of college students are targeted by a mysterious killer who uses the snowy landscape to their advantage. As paranoia mounts, the students must uncover the killer's identity before they all become victims of the deadly game.
Critical Reception
Snowballing is a low-budget slasher film that garnered minimal attention upon its release. It is often cited as an example of a forgettable entry in the horror genre of the 1980s, with critics pointing to its uninspired plot and weak performances.
What Reviewers Say
- Lacks originality and relies heavily on genre tropes.
- The suspense is minimal, and the characters are underdeveloped.
- A forgettable horror film that fails to deliver scares or a compelling narrative.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Snowballing are scarce due to its limited release and obscurity. Those that exist generally echo critical sentiment, describing it as a poorly executed and unmemorable horror film.
Fun Fact
Despite its horror elements, 'Snowballing' was marketed more towards a younger audience, attempting to blend teen comedy with slasher tropes, a combination that proved unsuccessful.
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