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Dead of Winter Opens in Theaters as Reviews Spotlight Emma Thompson’s Cold-Weather Thriller

Early reviews single out Thompson’s gritty lead turn, with praise for the film’s frigid tension.

Overview

  • Vertical Entertainment releases the Brian Kirk–directed thriller in cinemas on September 26 following its Locarno premiere.
  • Emma Thompson stars as Barb and serves as an executive producer, with Judy Greer, Marc Menchaca and Laurel Marsden co-starring.
  • Critics commend the stark wintry atmosphere and taut pacing, drawing tonal comparisons to Fargo and other icebound survival thrillers.
  • Some reviews flag thinner development for the kidnapped character and note that the antagonists’ motives remain opaque.
  • The film runs about 97–98 minutes and is rated R for violence and language, with production shot in harsh conditions in Finland.