Dead of Winter

THAT'S NOT a bad thing these days but its odd not to just set it there. So obviously Canadian...anyways yeah.

The Geo Cache thing is so 2005! & not too funny. The usual types likethe older guy seems way too cool about sudden decapitations and booby traps. Thats not a spoiler its in the first 20 min lotsa dumb jokes when they should kinda strategizing what the best way outta this melting forest trek. Its boilerplate "in the forest horror" film design, just add snow avoid too many accents & call it Colorado.volume goes from 3 to 50 alot. No subtitles either!

However, stunts were a bit on the 'bloodbath' level. ( not quite torure porn like Saw- same characters tho!) Still good to nod off to on a rainy afternoon. I'm finding it harder to locate new films on my new Prime app so that is my excuse. Oh & beware a character whose going pee..bad things happen.

Movie set in freezing nowhere. Check. Characters that are actually DRESSED FOR THE WEATHER! HATS,GLOVES, COATS!!!!! This stopped that ridiculousness in every sub zero wilderness movie where some chick whines that she is freezing,mainly because she's dressed like she's hitting the town in tampa bay on a july evening,dedpite being in a place with literal snow on the ground. So kudos to the filmakers for that,because it truly looked cold as heck! As for this story?!?!? Meh. I sided with the killer, ESPECIALLY after the first scene and the tale he told,and was hoping he would take them all out,because they were annoying as all get out. The one lady had really nice curly hair. Acting was decent,killer had excellent reasoning,but really this movie just moved woodenly and bizarrely. Decent scenery,acting,and hell yeah i included stars for tbose warm clothes,because i have seen that stupidity play out in so many other movies,but ultimately this is just a meh movie.

Gave it a 6 because CG was bad and many flaws that should have been edited. Acting was good and so was the story.

Countless horror films deal with young people trapped in a remote place, and getting killed off one by one. Dead of Winter is yet another example...

The story starts out simple enough. Recently paroled "John Garber" (played by Damon Runyon) lives in snowy Colorado. He is unemployed and desperately needs a job. His sister suggests he work as a bus driver for a local company that sponsors treasure hunts. John agrees to do it.

These treasure hunting events are specifically called "Geocache Treasure Hunts." It is similar to looking for Easter Eggs. Strange clues will indicate where to find them. There is a prize of $25,000 for the person who finishes first.

John takes a busload of treasure hunters on a drive up to the mountain. During the several-hour drive, we meet different characters, all hoping to win the prize money. The character of "Bradik" (played very well by James Wallis) is particularly obnoxious, annoying people as well as making moves on an open lesbian couple.

The bus finally parks. The wintry destination is truly breathtaking, as well as freezing and desolate. The treasure hunters then break into small groups, and set out to search for clues.

Very soon, it is apparent that things are not as planned. People are starting to die, and then they unexpectedly lose the bus! The are stranded far away from civilization, have no phone signals, and must find shelter. Who wants them dead? It is unclear if any of them will survive.

I enjoyed watching this movie though I have seen variations of it many times before. For a relatively low-budget film, they did a great job. The acting was convincing enough as well.

This film is entirely Canadian-made, location as well as actors. Interesting that they set the story in Colorado (USA.)

Started off great minus the weird and annoying theme song. Some decent acting and great scenery.

The treasure hunt makes for an interesting storyline though. Worth watching if not much on.