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7 Chilling Winter Horror Films to Beat the Summer Heat

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Does anyone else feel like they’re melting right now? Now, personally, I’m a Texan and I’ll take the heat over the cold just about any day of the week, but even my thoughts turn to cooler weather when I get into my car and the temperature reads 108.

With the baking heat of summer combined with continued stay-at-home orders throughout the country, it’s definitely time for a respite of sorts, and this morning my thoughts turned to chilling winter horror films filled with snow and howling winds and all the things that go with them.

Fortunately, there are a lot out there, and here are seven of my favorites to help you think cool thoughts.

#1 30 Days of Night

Available to rent on Row8, Redbox, Fandango Now, Vudu, Amazon, and AppleTV

Josh Hartnett (Halloween H20), Melissa George (Mullholland Drive), and Danny Huston (American Horror Story) lead this film by director David Slade (Hard Candy) about an Alaskan town preparing for their annual extended period of darkness. This year is different, however. A gang of violent, bloodthirsty vampires has set their sights on the small town and as the sun sinks low in the sky, the slaughter begins.

This is a gripping, often terrifying and transgressive vampire film and you can practically feel the cold radiating from your screen as you watch.

#2 Misery

Available to rent on Fandango Now. Buy on Amazon, Google Play, Redbox, AppleTV, and Vudu.

Poor Paul Sheldon (James Caan). It’s bad enough that he crashed his car in the middle of a blizzard, but then he’s rescued by his number one fan. Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates) isn’t just a fan, however. She’s obsessed with his work and him, and she’ll do anything to keep Paul, now that she’s got him right where she wants him.

There’s a reason this movie has stood the test of time. The acting and writing is brilliant as is the source novel by Stephen King. Bates won a much-deserved Oscar for her work in the film. And of course, there’s that hobbling scene…

#3 The Thing

Stream with a subscription to Starz. Rent on Row8, Amazon, Google Play, Vudu, Fandango Now, and AppleTV.

If we’re talking winter horror films, John Carpenter’s remake of The Thing from Another World was ill-received when it was first released but has become one of those classic films that became a defining point in genre history.

Set in the frozen wasteland of Antarctica, the film focuses on an outpost of men who find themselves in fight for their lives when they discover a shapeshifting alien able to take on the form of any life form that it consumes.

#4 Frozen

Stream for free on Plex, PlutoTV, MovieSphere, and Tubi. Rent on Google Play, Amazon, Redbox, Vudu, and AppleTV.

No, not the one with the singing snowman…

Adam Green (Hatchet) wrote and directed this chilling tale of a three people stranded on a chairlift high above the ground as a ski resort closes down for the night and the temperature steadily drops to dangerous lows.

This slow burn thriller stars Emma Bell (The Walking Dead), Shawn Ashmore (X-Men), and Kevin Zegers (Dawn of the Dead), and it’s definitely one that will turn you thoughts to cooler temperatures, and also hungry wolves.

#5 Krampus

Available to rent on Redbox, Row8, Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango Now, Google Play, and Vudu.

Toni Collette (Hereditary) and Adam Scott (Little Evil) lead a brilliant cast in this Christmas-set horror film about a dysfunctional family who finds themselves in a battle for their lives against the biggest baddest anti-Santa in the world as Krampus descends upon their home.

The howling winds and blinding snows become a character all their own in this one. It’s a delightfully demented horror-comedy that is worth multiple viewings, especially on hot July afternoons.

#6 Dead Snow

Available to rent on AppleTV and Amazon.

College students on a ski trip versus Nazi zombies. That’s it. There’s really not much else to say except that it’s co-written and directed by Tommy Wirkola who also wrote and directed Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters. It’s the kind of film that you either love or hate. Check it out and see which side you’re on!

#7 The Shining

Stream with subscription to Showtime. Available to rent on Fandango Now, Redbox, Google Play, Amazon, and Vudu.

Set in the scenic Overlook Hotel based on the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, the film focuses on Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) who takes a job as an off-season caretaker for the sprawling hotel and brings along his wife Wendy (Shelley Duvall) and their son Danny (Danny Lloyd). What they don’t know is that the hotel is seriously haunted and their psychically gifted son is exactly what it craves.

It’s perhaps one of the most well-known winter horror films on this list, and for good reason.

Bonus: Let the Right One In

Stream on the Roku Channel and Kanopy. Rent on Redbox, Google Play, Amazon, Flix Fling, Vudu, Fandango Now, and AppleTV.

A lonely boy named Oskar (Kare Hedebrant) befriend what he believes to be the girl next door. Eli (Lina Leandersson) is much more than she appears to be, however, and she soon becomes a friend, companion, and an avenging angel for the boy.

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’47 Meters Down’ Getting Third Movie Called ‘The Wreck’

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Deadline is reporting that a new 47 Meters Down installment is heading into production, making the shark series a trilogy. 

“Series creator Johannes Roberts, and screenwriter Ernest Riera, who wrote the first two films, have co-written the third installment: 47 Meters Down: The Wreck.” Patrick Lussier (My Bloody Valentine) will direct.

The first two films were a moderate success, released in 2017 and 2019 respectively. The second film is titled 47 Meters Down: Uncaged

47 Meters Down

The plot for The Wreck is detailed by Deadline. They write that it involves a father and daughter trying to repair their relationship by spending time together scuba diving into a sunken ship, “But soon after their descent, their master diver has an accident leaving them alone and unprotected inside the labyrinth of the wreck. As tensions rise and oxygen dwindles, the pair must use their newfound bond to escape the wreck and the relentless barrage of bloodthirsty great white sharks.”

The filmmakers are hoping to present the pitch to the Cannes market with production starting in the fall. 

47 Meters Down: The Wreck is the perfect continuation of our shark-filled franchise,” said Byron Allen, founder/chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group. “This film will once again have moviegoers terrified and on the edge of their seats.”

Johannes Roberts adds, “We can’t wait for audiences to be trapped underwater with us again. 47 Meters Down: The Wreck is going to be the biggest, most-intense film of this franchise.”

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‘Wednesday’ Season Two Drops New Teaser Video That Reveals Full Cast

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Christopher Lloyd Wednesday Season 2

Netflix announced this morning that Wednesday season 2 is finally entering production. Fans have been waiting a long time for more of the creepy icon. Season one of Wednesday premiered in November of 2022.

In our new world of streaming entertainment, it isn’t uncommon for shows to take years to release a new season. If they release another one at all. Even though we will likely have to wait quite a while to see the show, any news is good news.

Wednesday Cast

The new season of Wednesday looks to have an amazing cast. Jenna Ortega (Scream) will be reprising her iconic role as Wednesday. She will be joined by Billie Piper (Scoop), Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire), Evie Templeton (Return to Silent Hill), Owen Painter (The Handmaid’s Tale), and Noah Taylor (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).

We will also get to see some of the amazing cast from season one making a return. Wednesday season 2 will feature Catherine-Zeta Jones (Side Effects), Luis Guzman (Genie), Issac Ordonez (A Wrinkle in Time), and Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo (Devs).

If all of that star power wasn’t enough, the legendary Tim Burton (The Nightmare Before Christmas) will be directing the series. As a cheeky nod from Netflix, this season of Wednesday will be titled Here We Woe Again.

Jenna Ortega Wednesday
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams

We don’t know much about much about what Wednesday season two will entail. However, Ortega has stated that this season will be more horror focused. “We’re definitely leaning into a little bit more horror. It’s really, really exciting because, all throughout the show, while Wednesday does need a little bit of an arc, she never really changes and that’s the wonderful thing about her.”

That’s all the information that we have. Make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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A24 Reportedly “Pulls Plug” On Peacock’s ‘Crystal Lake’ Series

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Film studio A24 might not be going forward with its planned Peacock Friday the 13th spinoff called Crystal Lake according to Fridaythe13thfranchise.com. The website quotes entertainment blogger Jeff Sneider who made a statement on his webpage through a subscription paywall. 

“I’m hearing that A24 has pulled the plug on Crystal Lake, its planned Peacock series based on the Friday the 13th franchise featuring masked killer Jason Voorhees. Bryan Fuller was due to executive produce the horror series.

It’s unclear whether this is a permanent decision or a temporary one, as A24 had no comment. Perhaps Peacock will help the trades shed more light on this project, which was announced back in 2022.”

Back in January 2023, we reported that some big names were behind this streaming project including Bryan Fuller, Kevin Williamson, and Friday the 13th Part 2 final girl Adrienne King.

Fan Made Crystal Lake Poster

“‘Crystal Lake info from Bryan Fuller! They officially start writing in 2 weeks (writers are here in the audience).” tweeted social media writer Eric Goldman who tweeted the info while attending a Friday the 13th 3D screening event in January 2023. “It will have two scores to choose from – a modern one and a classic Harry Manfredini one. Kevin Williamson is writing an episode. Adrienne King will have a recurring role. Yay! Fuller has pitched four seasons for Crystal Lake. Only one officially ordered so far though he notes Peacock would have to pay a pretty hefty penalty if they didn’t order a Season 2. Asked if he can confirm Pamela’s role in the Crystal Lake series, Fuller replied ‘We’re honestly going to be covering it all. The series is covering the life and times of these two characters’ (presumably he’s referring to Pamela and Jason there!)'”

Whether or not Peacock is moving forward with the project is unclear and since this news is secondhand information, it still has to be verified which will require Peacock and/or A24 to make an official statement which they have yet to do.

But keep checking back to iHorror for the latest updates to this developing story.

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