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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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

A thrillingly tense game of kill-or-be-killed.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 29, 2025

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Rex Reed

Observer

The Oscar winner produces and stars in a hackneyed, uninspired dime-a-dozen horror film that wastes her considerable talents on Minnesota mayhem.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 29, 2025

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Christy Lemire

RogerEbert.com

The movie’s wild, fiery conclusion gives both Thompson and Greer a chance at more physicality than we’re accustomed to seeing from them. It’s gonzo entertainment.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 28, 2025

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Lynn Venhaus

AWFJ.org

Thompson is the best thing about this gritty, low-budget film that doesn’t underestimate the toughness of a plain-spoken hearty rural Minnesotan whose sensibility and wisdom are character strengths.

Rated: B-

Sep 30, 2025

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Erik Childress

Movie Madness Podcast

A solid, well-shot thriller with Emma Thompson continuing to stretch her talents, a terrifying Judy Greer and the great Marc Menchaca as a fearful and sadly pathetic accomplice where pain, both physical and emotional, have genuine payoffs.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 30, 2025

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Alise Chaffins

MacGuffin or Meaning (Substack)

Dead of Winter is an effective thriller with enough heart to make it worth a watch. And perhaps casting two middle-aged women in the starring roles is enough to make it feel unique.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 30, 2025

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Justin Chandler

This was a solid cat & mouse thriller. It wasn't extremely original but it kept the viewer interested with good pacing and tense moments.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/30/25

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Roger H

very great movie and to bad it didn't get more exposure. awesome acting and story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/30/25

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Mr. Hollywood

Nothing new here. Villain isnt anything special. By the end you wont care what happened.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/30/25

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Diana

Liked it very much. It keeps us watching, entertained, in suspense, it was good!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/29/25

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Sydney

Unbelievable and semi-ridiculous story line. Emma Thompsons Minnesota accent comes and goes.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/29/25

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Margret W

Est movie weve seen in a while. Good suspense, and actors.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/29/25

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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
Runtime: 1h 37m

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