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Dead of Winter

  • 2025
  • R
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Dead of Winter (2025)
A woman, travelling alone through snowbound northern Minnesota, interrupts the kidnapping of a teenage girl. Hours from the nearest town and with no phone service, she realizes that she is the young girl's only hope.
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A woman, travelling alone through snowbound northern Minnesota, interrupts the kidnapping of a teenage girl. Hours from the nearest town and with no phone service, she realizes that she is t... Read allA woman, travelling alone through snowbound northern Minnesota, interrupts the kidnapping of a teenage girl. Hours from the nearest town and with no phone service, she realizes that she is the young girl's only hope.A woman, travelling alone through snowbound northern Minnesota, interrupts the kidnapping of a teenage girl. Hours from the nearest town and with no phone service, she realizes that she is the young girl's only hope.

  • Director
    • Brian Kirk
  • Writers
    • Nicholas Jacobson-Larson
    • Dalton Leeb
  • Stars
    • Emma Thompson
    • Judy Greer
    • Marc Menchaca
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    396
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    605
    860
    • Director
      • Brian Kirk
    • Writers
      • Nicholas Jacobson-Larson
      • Dalton Leeb
    • Stars
      • Emma Thompson
      • Judy Greer
      • Marc Menchaca
    • 12User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Emma Thompson
    Emma Thompson
    • Barb
    Judy Greer
    Judy Greer
    • Purple Lady
    Marc Menchaca
    Marc Menchaca
    • Camo Jacket
    Laurel Marsden
    Laurel Marsden
    • Leah
    Gaia Wise
    Gaia Wise
    • Young Barb
    Cúán Hosty-Blaney
    Cúán Hosty-Blaney
    • Young Karl
    • (as Cúan Hosty-Blaney)
    Dalton Leeb
    Dalton Leeb
    • Younger Hunter
    Paul Hamilton
    • Old Karl
    Lloyd Hutchinson
    Lloyd Hutchinson
    • Lawyer
    Brían F. O'Byrne
    Brían F. O'Byrne
    • Tall Hunter
    • Director
      • Brian Kirk
    • Writers
      • Nicholas Jacobson-Larson
      • Dalton Leeb
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    10Holdthe0live

    Unexpectedly Phenomenal

    I went to the Cinemark Secret Movie and this was the movie played. I was a little disappointed at first because I was hoping for a different movie, but five minutes in I was hooked.

    This was such a great movie with good action, which was surprising considering Emma Watson is the main character, and suspense, I jumped in my seat twice, and even cringed at one bloody scene.

    I am very happy that this was the movie shown as I would not have gone to see it otherwise.
    7There_Will_Be_Film

    Solid Film

    I'd give this film a 7.5. It was s solid thriller. I saw it at Screen Unseen at AMC. It was already on my list, so that was lucky.

    No frills, no gimmicks, just good old fashion filmmaking. Story was basic, but the writing was good. The acting was believable for the most part. The pacing was good.

    There were several predictable moments, but it wasn't all predictable. I loved the cinematography (10/10). The landscape offered some beautiful shots and they didn't waste it.

    Good direction. Nice little flick. My girlfriend and I both enjoyed it.
    7shotsofpadron

    A solid enough thriller

    An above average thriller about a kidnapping, with the added bonus of hearing Emma Thompson do a midwestern accent lol. Her character's backstory (which is revealed in flashbacks throughout the movie), along with her performance, added a touching and endearing enough aspect to the movie that elevated it above just being a run-of-the-mill thriller. Pretty good cinematography in certain parts too.
    7mister_gittes

    Dead of Winter

    A tense, heart-pounding thriller with a solid plot that keeps you guessing until the very end. While the film itself doesn't break new ground, Emma Thompson and Judy Greer deliver standout performances that elevate it. What makes the story resonate is the unexpected emotional thread woven through the suspense, giving it both grit and heart. A strong choice for fans of thrillers who also appreciate a touch of humanity alongside the chills.
    5marimiller-82075

    Very Weird

    I wish I could say that I liked this movie but I did not. Emma Thompson's performance was very good but the story was rather impossible to believe and there was too much violence and gore. It was grueling to watch. I didn't like the ending either. I found this movie to be very brutal in many ways and very depressing. Didnt enjoy it at all.

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    • Release date
      • February 19, 2026 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sydäntalvi
    • Filming locations
      • Koli, Lieksa, Finland(location)
    • Production companies
      • Augenschein Filmproduktion
      • Crafthaus
      • Film- und Medienstiftung NRW
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      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
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