D-Tox [2002] Thriller January 26, 2024Brutal and brooding, D-Tox is a peculiar serial killer movie doubling as a who-done-it murder mystery and featuring one hell of a cast.
Society of the Snow AKA La Sociedad de la Nieve [2023] Drama January 24, 2024Harrowing, visually impactful, and without any hints of melodrama, Society of the Snow is a masterpiece based on actual events.
Everest [2015] Thriller January 23, 2024Featuring breathtaking visuals and an all-star cast, Everest is a gripping and realistic survival thriller based on a harrowing true story.
Kraftidioten AKA In Order of Disappearance [2014] Comedy October 25, 2023Norwegian gem Kraftidioten AKA In Order of Disappearance is not just visually impactful black comedy but also one hell of a revenge movie.
Narvik [2022] Thriller August 25, 2023A bit generic and melodramatic, Narvik still offers an intriguing look at several aspects of WWII often forgotten in other movies.
Black Crab AKA Svart Krabba [2022] Thriller June 8, 2023Black Crab is a visually impressive, atmospheric, and rather bleak, Swedish post-apocalyptic movie starring Noomi Rapace.
Cliffhanger [1993] Action May 23, 2022Memorable, exciting, and featuring incredibly intense and very real stunts, Cliffhanger is one of the best nineties action movies.
The Lodge [2019] Thriller April 26, 2022If you're looking for a classic psychological thriller with some creepy horror elements and a great ending, The Lodge is a good choice.
The Decline [2020] Thriller April 13, 2022Immersive, realistic, and at times brutal, The Decline is a well-crafted minimalist thriller featuring a solid story and excellent acting.
Against the Ice [2022] Drama March 7, 2022Based on true events, Against the Ice is a light period drama following a two-man expedition into the bitter coldness of Greenland.
Wind River [2017] Thriller November 5, 2021Visually impressive, Wind River is a captivating slow-burning thriller following a murder investigation inspired by true events.
Blood Glacier AKA Blutgletscher [2013] Horror July 13, 2021Behind this straightforward title, Blood Glacier, hides a solid European homage to Carpenter's classic The Thing with some original elements.
Arctic [2018] Drama April 19, 2019Arctic is a visually impactful minimalist survival thriller, a perfect escapist experience, and a gripping one-man show starring Mads Mikkelsen.
Call of the Wolf [2017] Thriller February 8, 2017Indie slow-burn thriller set in the desolate cabin in the middle of a winter where a man realizes he's being hunted and must escape or fight.
Deadfall [2012] Thriller September 14, 2013Unpredictable and pacey, Deadfall is a tight thriller featuring an excellent cast and an even better snowy setting. Fargo without the humor.
The Corridor [2010] Horror July 13, 2013When I first saw the poster for this movie and read something about the story I thought: wait, what, is...
Thin Ice [2011] Comedy July 16, 2012Thin Ice is a charming little crime/comedy with a lot of black humor and anchored by Greg Kinnear's and Alan Arkin's powerful performances.
Wind Chill [2007] Horror May 17, 2011Choosing mystery over graphic violence, Wind Chill is a solid horror movie making the most of its snowing setting and Emily Blunt.
Fritt Vilt AKA Cold Prey [2006] Horror October 16, 2009If you're looking for a refreshing, creepy, and slow-burning European take on the slasher genre, you've just found it in Cold Prey.
Transsiberian [2008] Thriller September 3, 2009Transsiberian is not your average train movie but an engaging and character-driven thriller full of twists set against a post-Soviet backdrop.
Ravenous [1999] Horror August 16, 2009Refreshingly original, darkly comical, and bizarrely macabre, Ravenous is a horror movie like no other you simply must check out.
Dreamcatcher [2003] Horror August 14, 2009Dreamcatcher feels like several Stephen King movies rolled into one messy but fun and creepy package with a nasty monster on top.
Insomnia [2002] Thriller August 13, 2009Featuring stunning cinematography, Insomnia is a character-driven thriller about a serial killer and sleep-deprived detective set in snowy Alaska.
The Thing [1982] Horror August 12, 2009This is actually my second review of this movie. The first one didn’t do it justice, The Thing being one...
First Snow [2006] Thriller August 9, 2009Surprisingly grounded for a movie examining such thought-provoking concepts, First Snow is an underrated thriller you need to watch.
Død snø AKA Dead Snow [2009] Horror June 18, 2009If you're tired of the same old zombie movies, I give you Dead Snow, a refreshing and authentic horror comedy coming to us from freezing Norway.
30 Days of Night [2007] Horror May 26, 2009Entertaining, action-packed and visually impressive, 30 Days of Night adds a refreshing twist to a classic vampire story.
The Shipping News [2001] Drama May 18, 2009The Shipping News is a powerful drama infused with a healthy dose of bizarre humor and featuring an all-star cast led by Kevin Spacey.