‘Don’t capture what you can’t keep’
Blood and Snow is a 2023 sci-fi horror film about two scientists who uncover a meteorite impact site in the Arctic. Unfortunately, it kills one scientist and infects the other. A nearby base takes in the lone survivor whilst trying to understand what happened. The lone survivor may not be the person they think she is…
The movie was directed by Jesse Palangio from a screenplay co-written by Rossa McPhillips and Simon Phillips. It was produced by Mem Ferda and Adam Huel Potter.
Executive produced by Michael Kraetzer, Nicolás Onetti, Sayf Aram, Ken Bressers, Gill Holland, Michael Mohan Joshua, Rabia Mustafa, Kelly Schwartz, Jeremy Sheldon, and Willkie Ventures
The Dystopian Films-FilmCore-HorrorHound Films co-production stars Simon Phillips (Butchers, Escaping Paradise, The Witcher); Vernon Wells (Commando, MacGyver); Anne-Carolyne Binette (Deinfluencer); Blake Canning (Ash & Dust), Michael Swatton, Brianna Ripley, Adam Huel Potter, Paul Whitney, Brooke Chamberlain, Stéphane Tremblay and Prosper Junior.
Reviews:
“This obviously has nowhere near the budget that it needs to have, nor does the way too quick ending close things up the right way. But for what it cost — and tempered expectations — it’s a fine cold weather alien movie.” B&S About Movies
“Practical effects are minimal but well-executed CGI blood spatter is also restrained but the digital depiction of a blizzard over some nice aerial or drone shots of the wintry location looks to have been layered in before some additional foreground elements were added. Blood and Snow is watchable but it might have been bearable had it either acknowledged it debt and tried to do something more with the same ideas or had it just been better paced.” DVD Compare
“Blood and Snow is a better-than-average thriller filled with its share of twists and turns that will keep viewers engaged. While the filmmakers never hide what is actually going on, it is engaging to see how our heroes will work together to contain the situation. A strong cast and script paired with capable direction yields mostly positive results worth checking out.” ★★★½ Horror DNA
“Horror fans looking for a thrill will be disappointed with the absence of gore, and their patience will be tested by the pacing, which could have been tightened up. Speaking of tightening up, the script could have used an additional pass as well. There are some good ideas in here, but the execution was lackluster despite a few inspired moments and a likable cast.” Horror Geek Life
“It isn’t the worst Thing ripoff out there, but it doesn’t bring anything new to the table. With flat acting, a predictable storyline, and a silly ending, it’s a film that struggles to leave a lasting impression. Fans of Vernon Wells might find it worth a watch, but for everyone else, this is one you can safely skip.” Jackmeats Flix
“For indie and horror cinema enthusiasts, the film might hold some interest as an example of what can be accomplished when a passion project comes to life. However, those searching for a movie that delivers a truly engaging and terrifying experience will likely find this effort needing more suspense and emotional depth.” ★★ Overly Honest Reviews
“While it lacks all of the proper spit and polish of what’s definitely signature Carpenter style, this retread could very well be pulled from shelves some day owed to it lifting and repackaging so much of that inspiration in what could be a reasonably easy case of plagiarism with the right judge.” SciFi History
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Country of origin:
Canada
