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Dead of Winter

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Hit by a blizzard, a grief-stricken loner (Emma Thompson) gets lost among backroads near a Minnesotan lake and stops for help at a remote cabin in the woods. Here she discovers a young woman (Laurel Marsden) kidnapped by a desperate couple (Judy Greer, Marc Menchaca) who are armed and intent on murder. Isolated and without cell service, this unlikely hero realizes she is the woman's only hope of survival.
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Emma Thompson takes a polar plunge into action territory with Dead of Winter, a chilly thriller that wears one too many layers of backstory but still satisfies as a tense showcase for its estimable star.

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Mark Kermode Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube) Christopher Ross, the DP, makes the most of this amazing icy, snowy, frozen, chilly, unforgiving scenery. Oct 10, 2025 Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) If that was all there was to it, this Fargo-inspired winter noir might have worked rather well... But the film’s main assets are repeatedly interrupted by unwieldy pastel-hued flashbacks to Barb’s early life. Oct 7, 2025 Full Review Kevin Maher The Times (UK) A thrillingly tense game of kill-or-be-killed. Rated: 4/5 Sep 29, 2025 Full Review Terry Staunton Radio Times The location and kidnap premise may invite parallels with the Oscar-winning Fargo, but this is in some ways a more serious, thought-provoking affair. Rated: 4/5 Oct 15, 2025 Full Review Sean P. Means The Movie Cricket It’s refreshing to see a thriller like this entrusted to two strong women actors like Thompson and Greer, and the cat-and-mouse games between will keep viewers riveted — before the plot mechanics kick in. Rated: 3/4 Oct 13, 2025 Full Review Megan Loucks InSession Film Overall, Dead of Winter is worth a watch for Thompson’s performance—a rare role that older women are offered—and she excels. Rated: C+ Oct 3, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Montana This movie is terrible. One minute it is blizzard the next moment it is sunny with compact snow everywhere like the entire production crew stomped down the snow. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/20/25 Full Review Jeasica Movie had a good story and surprisingly turn of events. Sad ending Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/14/25 Full Review michael p I liked the story line and a look inside these kind of groups. I was kind of confused at times as to what was going on. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/14/25 Full Review Vraj I just randomly booked the ticket for timepass !!! And turned out to be great one… Emma Thompson 🫶🏻 Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/13/25 Full Review Anthony G Brilliant Emma Thompson in an action movie! Who could ask for more? Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/12/25 Full Review Wesley This movie wasn’t at all what I expected, it was far better. It delivers a haunting blend of atmosphere and emotion that hits harder than most thrillers this year. The cast doesn’t just act, they make you feel every ounce of the story’s bitter chill.. the cold, the payback, and the love that cuts just as deep. The direction is sharp and moody, every frame drenched in frost and tension. It’s the kind of film that creeps up on you, slowly tightening its grip until the credits roll. Powerful, raw, and unexpectedly moving. This movie proves revenge can burn even in the coldest places. Great flick to see with a chick- 7.1/10 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/11/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Hit by a blizzard, a grief-stricken loner (Emma Thompson) gets lost among backroads near a Minnesotan lake and stops for help at a remote cabin in the woods. Here she discovers a young woman (Laurel Marsden) kidnapped by a desperate couple (Judy Greer, Marc Menchaca) who are armed and intent on murder. Isolated and without cell service, this unlikely hero realizes she is the woman's only hope of survival.
Director
Brian Kirk
Producer
Greg Silverman, Jon Berg, Jonas Katzenstein, Maximilian Leo
Screenwriter
Nicholas Jacobson-Larson, Dalton Leeb
Distributor
Vertical
Production Co
Stampede Ventures, Augenschein Filmproduktion
Rating
R (Violence and Language)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 26, 2025, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 21, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.7M
Runtime
1h 38m
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