Premise
Environmental officer Martia and her family are taking part in a controlled avalanche test aboard a cable car in the high Alps. But when the explosive charges misfire, the cable car crashes into a secluded, ice-filled canyon—leaving them injured, stranded, and fighting for survival. As the cold sets in and their resources dwindle, they soon realize they may not be alone. Something ancient and hidden beneath the ice may be waking up—and it’s hunting them.
Creative Team & Cast
Directed by Lukas Rinker, known for his darkly imaginative storytelling, the film stars Zoe Boyle, Kris Hitchen, and Andrew Scarborough. The cast delivers grounded, emotionally intense performances, heightening the suspense and desperation of their icy confinement.
Production
Produced by Tonio Kellner, Andrea Simml, and Jakob Zapf, Frostbite is a collaboration between acclaimed European production studios. Principal photography is slated for mid-2025, with the film expected to hit theaters or streaming platforms by the end of the year.
Tone & Style
Frostbite blends disaster-movie spectacle with survival-horror intensity. The setting—a derailed cable car suspended over a frozen gorge—creates a suffocating sense of isolation. The film captures both the raw power of nature and the psychological unraveling that comes from being trapped in a cold, silent deathtrap.
What to Expect
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A tight, high-concept survival story
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Spine-chilling suspense layered with mystery
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A blend of natural and supernatural fear
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Themes of family, resilience, and primal instinct
Final Thoughts
Frostbite (2025) is shaping up to be a standout in the survival-horror genre. Tense, claustrophobic, and visually stunning, it’s a chilling reminder that sometimes the worst threats lie not above the snow—but deep beneath it.