Um policial estadual do Alasca trabalha junto de uma jovem que escapou das garras do serial killer Robert Hansen para levar o assassino à justiça. Baseado em eventos reais.Um policial estadual do Alasca trabalha junto de uma jovem que escapou das garras do serial killer Robert Hansen para levar o assassino à justiça. Baseado em eventos reais.Um policial estadual do Alasca trabalha junto de uma jovem que escapou das garras do serial killer Robert Hansen para levar o assassino à justiça. Baseado em eventos reais.
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An authentic thrilling atmosphere, a solid cast and script, a true story based movie. I need no more for entertainment. This is not a documentary and is not intended to be. The movie doesn't investigate the serial killer relationships, the background, nor try to explain the exceptional investigating work of the police. Most of the negative reviews I have read point on these shortcomings, but this is simply a thriller and it does what it has to do: it thrills you, from the beginning to the end. Considering what is being proposed usually as thriller, this is worth to be watched and it is entertaining. Is it a masterpiece? No. Is it a good movie? Yes.
There's only one type of movies that I personally appreciate even more than dark & disturbing horror films, and those are factual thrillers based on real-life serial killers. The reasons for this are simple; the disturbed minds of actual maniacs are often far more engrossing than anything scriptwriters could come up with and these films are almost automatically suspenseful & dramatic because you know it involved the suffering of real victims and their families. Some of the most harrowing and unpleasant films ever made are inspired by real serial killers, including "Henry: Portrait of a serial killer", "The Honeymoon Killers", "10 Rillington Place" and "The Tenderness of Wolves". Ever since I found out of its existence I wanted to see "The Frozen Ground" because this is also based on one of the most depraved killers in American history. Robert C. Hansen raped and murdered approximately 30 women in Alaska from the seventies until the early eighties. One of Hansen's peculiar trademarks included that he often took the girls to remote forestry locations, where he set them free and hunted them down like game. Debuting writer/director Scott Walker chose to stick very close to the facts, and wisely so. The events as they occurred are terrifying enough already and don't need any sensational twists or additional sub plots. "The Frozen Ground" begins with the discovery of a handcuffed and severely traumatized young girl named Cindy Paulson. Her escape and testimonies eventually led to Hansen's conviction, but the film specifically depicts that it took a frustratingly long time before the Alaska State Troopers could arrest him. In spite of several run-ins with the law before, Robert Hansen was considered a respectable citizen of Anchorage, with a lovely wife and two sons, while his victims were merely lewd girls.
"The Frozen Ground" isn't a very spectacular film, but it thrives on genuine tension and superior acting performances. The tension primarily comes from the facts, but also from the uniquely desolate Alaskan filming locations and weather conditions. I visited Alaska some years ago, including Anchorage and Seward, and – depending on the circumstances – it is either the most beautiful or the most sinister place on earth. In this case, it's sinister of course. For a debuting and inexperienced director like Scott Walker it also must have been amazing to be able to work with Nicolas Cage and John Cusack. Regardless of what anyone says, I still rank Cage among the greatest actors currently active, and his performance here is very subtle and professional. Even more impressive is Vanessa Hudgens' performance as the escaped victim Cindy Paulson. I never heard about Hudgens before, but apparently she's a former Disney Club starlet, so good for her that she demonstrates a wider range of talent. Perhaps the absolute most praiseworthy role comes from John Cusack. It's never easy to depict a serial killer but Cusack does it exactly right, as his performance of Robert Hansen effectively balances between intimidating and pitiable. The end credit bring a respectable tribute to the victims, that they may not be forgotten.
"The Frozen Ground" isn't a very spectacular film, but it thrives on genuine tension and superior acting performances. The tension primarily comes from the facts, but also from the uniquely desolate Alaskan filming locations and weather conditions. I visited Alaska some years ago, including Anchorage and Seward, and – depending on the circumstances – it is either the most beautiful or the most sinister place on earth. In this case, it's sinister of course. For a debuting and inexperienced director like Scott Walker it also must have been amazing to be able to work with Nicolas Cage and John Cusack. Regardless of what anyone says, I still rank Cage among the greatest actors currently active, and his performance here is very subtle and professional. Even more impressive is Vanessa Hudgens' performance as the escaped victim Cindy Paulson. I never heard about Hudgens before, but apparently she's a former Disney Club starlet, so good for her that she demonstrates a wider range of talent. Perhaps the absolute most praiseworthy role comes from John Cusack. It's never easy to depict a serial killer but Cusack does it exactly right, as his performance of Robert Hansen effectively balances between intimidating and pitiable. The end credit bring a respectable tribute to the victims, that they may not be forgotten.
Based on actual events, an Alaskan State Trooper tracks down a serial rapist and murder, Robert Hansen who manages to avoid justice for over a decade.
With Nicholas Cage, John Cusack and Vanessa Hudgens, Director Scott Walker has a heavy weight line up to help bring the events to life. While the wintry backdrop and cinematography illustrate a chilling environment, the story somewhat lacks bite. Oscar winner, Cage delivers an acceptable performance while Cusack, who dons the more challenging serial killer hat, makes an admirable effort. The standout performance is of Vanessa Hudgens who portrays a teenage prostitute that managed to escape Hansen's clutches.
The Frozen Ground is an interesting film and worth watching if you're in the mood for a thrilling bio-drama however it won't win any awards and certainly won't be a part of your 'must see' collection.
With Nicholas Cage, John Cusack and Vanessa Hudgens, Director Scott Walker has a heavy weight line up to help bring the events to life. While the wintry backdrop and cinematography illustrate a chilling environment, the story somewhat lacks bite. Oscar winner, Cage delivers an acceptable performance while Cusack, who dons the more challenging serial killer hat, makes an admirable effort. The standout performance is of Vanessa Hudgens who portrays a teenage prostitute that managed to escape Hansen's clutches.
The Frozen Ground is an interesting film and worth watching if you're in the mood for a thrilling bio-drama however it won't win any awards and certainly won't be a part of your 'must see' collection.
Not so much for Nicolas Cage (or John Cusack for that matter), but for the one and only Vanessa Hudgens. While she also did Spring Breakers (another movie she tried to get rid of the Teenager/romantic image everyone is associating her with), she wasn't done there. This is another role to prove she can be more.
Of course if you go in pre-occupied, she won't convince you. And while she's not the best actress out there, she really puts herself out there. The story itself is pretty standard and a thriller that pushes all the right buttons. Cage does his thing (though not over the top, if you're expecting something like that) and Cusack goes an extra mile. It's not great, but a nice little movie
Of course if you go in pre-occupied, she won't convince you. And while she's not the best actress out there, she really puts herself out there. The story itself is pretty standard and a thriller that pushes all the right buttons. Cage does his thing (though not over the top, if you're expecting something like that) and Cusack goes an extra mile. It's not great, but a nice little movie
This film hasn't received a lot of press or a wide distribution. Sadly, that's probably due to Nic Cage, which is a shame. First, he's very subdued and focused (there's no wild-man Nicholas Cage in this movie). In fact, he plays a deeply decent, dedicated Alaska State Trooper who becomes convinced that a serial killer (also very well played by a creepy John Cusack) is stalking women in Anchorage. The film downplays the gore, while showing the seedy and soul-crushing underworld where Cusack finds his victims. A very nice bonus is that almost all of the police officers shown in the film are hard-working people who want to catch this killer, but know they have to work within the law to ensure he doesn't escape them in the courts. Vanessa Hudgins turns in a very nice performance as one victim who escaped and was instrumental in identifying the killer. The director does a fine job of capturing the ghostly silences of the frozen north, where so many of the man's victims were buried. All in all, a fine, atmospheric film that is both thrilling and sad. Well worth your time.
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- CuriosidadesScott Walker delayed shooting for 5 months so he could shoot on the cusp of fall, starting with no snow and ending in deep winter. He has said he literally wanted the feel of the weather closing in on the story, freezing the case.
- Erros de gravaçãoIn the epilogue, set in 1983, a modern flat-screen TV (turned off) is on the wall at the airport.
- Citações
D.A. Pat Clives: We'll look these over, get back to you in a few days.
Jack Halcombe: You know, he stalks them like his next trophy animal, he rapes them and kills them. He is probably doing it right now. We don't have a few days!
- Cenas durante ou pós-créditosThe end credits begin with pictures and information about Hansen's known victims
- ConexõesFeatured in Projector: The Frozen Ground (2013)
- Trilhas sonorasDeadlocked
Written by Joe Conte
Performed by Zeenit
Published by Burnmore Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of A&R Select
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- O Assassino do Alaska
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- Orçamento
- US$ 27.220.000 (estimativa)
- Faturamento bruto mundial
- US$ 5.617.460
- Tempo de duração
- 1 h 45 min(105 min)
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