Himalaya

A supposedly "live" broadcast of an obsessed anthropologist who explores an ice cave in the remote Himalayas. This micro budget movie is made in a style that tells more than it shows. But what it does show is pretty interesting. Especially the unpleasant discoveries that are waiting for the explorer as he gets deeper inside the cave. The movie deals in many local myths, Nepalese legends, and the possibility that there's a flesh and blood snow creature lurking in the shadows. This is not a hyper realistic movie. There is some decent humor and a few tedious conversations. The filmmakers used a stylized (albeit low budget) approach to the exotic locations suggested in the title. Weaknesses include a somewhat slow pace, average looking creature and and a lot of time spent with the hosts. Strengths include a claustrophobic exploration of a snowy environment with an unexpected twist at the end. Recommended for those who like indie creature movies, especially a title that focuses on the rarely covered yeti!