Winter will soon be upon us, and that means it’s time to say goodbye to the sun and bask in the warm glow of our TV screens for the next few months. Luckily for you, there are plenty of snow and winter themed horror flicks for you to pass the time with. We have collected a list of our favorite horror films to share with you. So, grab a sweater and some coca, it’s about to get spooky.
Jack Frost
Jack Frost may be the best winter themed horror icon we have ever been gifted. You may be asking yourself how a serial killer gets turned into a serial killing snowman. And Jack Frost gives us the following as an answer. Science maybe?
Look, this movie doesn’t need to have any answers. All you need to know is that it is winter, and people are about to be murdered in hilarious snow related ways. Just make sure not to confuse this for the heartwarming family version that came out a year later and you should be set.
The Lodge
If humor isn’t really your thing then maybe check out The Lodge. This film is far removed from anything even closely resembling humor. It is a black hole where all feelings of happiness go to die. In an entertaining way of course.
This wintered themed horror flick is bleak, to say the least. But if you can stomach through the first half an hour then you’re in for a mesmerizing journey. The visuals and religious symbolism make this a beautiful film to watch on a snowed in evening.
Frozen
Frozen asks the audience a seemingly benign question. How long could you survive on a ski lift that refuses to move while towering over the winter landscape? The answer, unfortunately, is not long enough it seems.
This simple one shot location horror film performs way better than it should. Its power comes from its ability to show us a gritty realistic scenario that any one of us could be caught in. If you were planning on going skiing this winter, maybe watch Frozen before you book those tickets.
Let the Right One In
Vampire romances have been all the rage for going on 30 years now. Thanks in large part to Ann Rice (Interview With A Vampire) and her sexy homoerotic vampires. Instead of sexy shiny vampires, Let The Right One In gives us a story of young love and companionship.
For those people who hate subtitles, there is also an American remake that is worth watching titled Let Me In as well as the streaming series on Showtime. If that still isn’t enough for you, you could always try reading the book during this dark winter.
The Thing
Come on, you knew this is where we would end up. You can’t put snow and horror together without including John Carpenter’s (Halloween) The Thing. If you somehow have not seen this perfect horror film, please stop whatever it is you are doing and do so now.
The Thing is considered by many to be John Carpenter’s best work, which is saying something with his impressive catalog. This version of the film is actually a remake of the original film, The Thing from Another World. If you have watched those versions and still want more, why not watch the 2011 prequel? It uses CGI instead of practical effects, but some people still enjoy it.