Dead of Winter DVD with Al Santos, Sandra McCoy, Brian McNamara (R) +Movie Reviews

A New Take on the Slasher in the Woods

R. Schultz | Chicago | 03/01/2009

(3 out of 5 stars)

"You might think that you've already seen every possible permutation of the mad slasher stalking the young couple in the woods. However this film, "based on real events," does put a new twist on the theme.

The couple's floundering in the woods gets a little repetitious, and you might think you are guessing the secret of their dilemma. But you probably won't know the whole truth of the matter until the very last frame.

So this film is marginally worth sticking with. But there's another, better film out there with the same title, "Dead of Winter." (Producers seem to be recycling titles with increasing rapidity.) This somewhat older film, starring Mary Steenburgen and Roddy McDowall, is much slicker, more clever - and more frightening. So if you just have time for one chilling snow job - make it the Steenburgen/McDowall film."

A Few Atmospheric Chills, Decent Acting, but Nothing More

Cory T. Shaeffer | Pittsburgh | 12/12/2008

(3 out of 5 stars)

"If you read the liner notes to this film, there are quotes that compare this film to "The Shining." We won't go THAT far here, although there are moments where the scenery and mood do succeed in creating tension and uncertainty. McNamara obviously draws from Mr. King in that respect, although this movie would compare with more standard King films such as "Riding the Bullet." It is better than most of the Masters of Horror series, though, and if it were not for the banal dialogue and absurd one-liners throughout, the acting by the two lead characters would have put this over the top. But the problem is that while it IS atmospheric and it IS chilling at times, everyone watching it knows what is going on, and the "twist" at the end really is not all that shocking. There is very little blood/gore, very few moments where you will jump or be startled, and the suspensful moments are just too few and far between to make this movie anything more than average.

McNamara deserves points for trying, however, and he does connect on certain thematic elements. In addition, the two young leads in the film deliver performances that should not be overlooked. It is not a total loss, but I would only suggest it as a rental."

GOOD ACTING, GOOD SOUNDTRACK, ATMOSPHERIC

Fritz Von Steiger | Federal Way, WA | 01/12/2009

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Let's be fair, this movie deserves a three star rating. Good acting, atmospheric background affect, good soundtrack. These no talent idiots who give it less then three stars, what have they done as far as movies are concern themselves. Hate over zealous critics, who have no resume to show the rest of the world and have nothing better to do then put others down. Jealous morons. This movie was enternaining to me. Shows what can happen to you on dangerous drugs, so it does send a message, so there you less then three stars jerks. I want the soundtrack."

WHY!

Schroeder (DJ WACK O) | California | 12/01/2008

(1 out of 5 stars)

"First off, why is this movie so costly? Dead of Winter was terrible! The whole movie is about 2 kids tripping on LSD, big deal!! They think someone is after them, paranoid running through the wintry woods. This film is purely a no brainer. Waste of time & especially money. I do admit the acting was great, the director did a good job filming & everything else about the film was fantastic quality but the story is empty & just plain boring. Schroeder (Publisher/Owner) of Cult Movies Magazine."

THE "WE" CHANNEL SHOWED ORIGINAL SITUATION

Schroeder (DJ WACK O) | 04/02/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"THIS IS AN EXCELLENT MOVIE!I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.THIS IS A TRUE STORY.THE MOVIE HAS A FEW DIFFERENCES-BUT THE THEME,AND THE PLOT ARE THE SAME.IF YOU THINK ABOUT IT-THIS IS A TRAGIC SITUATION.KEVIN AND TIFFANY WERE ON THEIR WAY TO A PARTY.WHILE WAITING FOR THEM-THEIR FRIEND WHO IS HAVING THE PARTY,GOT LINES OF COCAINE READY FOR THEM,AND HE POURED THEM EACH A SHOT GLASS OF A DRINK.HE ALSO PUT SOMETHING IN THEIR DRINKS-WHICH THEY DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT.CLOSE TO THE END OF THE PARTY-KEVIN AND TIFFANY LEAVE TO GO SOMEPLACE.THEY'RE STARTING TO HEAR THINGS,AND THINGS ARE LOOKING WEIRD.ALL OF A SUDDEN-HE SLAMS ON HIS BREAKS,AND THEY SLIDE INTO THE WOODS AND CRASH INTO A TREE.NOW THEY BEGIN THEIR WALK INTO THE WOODS.THEY BOTH SEE THINGS CHASING THEM.THEY BOTH HEAR THINGS.WHEN THEY CALL 911 FOR HELP-THEY HEAR THINGS THAT AREN'T REALLY BEING SAID.THE 911 PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR THEM,BUT THEY DON'T KNOW WHERE THEY ARE,AND THEY GIVE THEIR APARTMENT ADDRESS.ANYWAY-THAT'S HOW THE MOVIE GOES.THEY KEEP ON SEEING THINGS,AND BEING CHASED.TOWARDS THE END,WHEN KEVIN'S TALKING TO THE 911 OPERATOR-HE HEARS THE OPERATOR TELL HIM THAT TIFFANY'S GOING TO KILL HIM.SHE WANTS TO KILL HIM.KEVIN NOW GETS MAD AT TIFFANY,AND STARTS TO BE NASTY TO HER.LATER-HE STARTS CHASING HER TO KILL HER.SHE HAS NO IDEA OF WHY HE'S ACTING SO MEAN TO HER.THERE'S A SURPRISE ENDING THAT'S REALLY SOMETHING.I COULDN'T BELIEVE THAT.THE "WE" CHANNEL ONLY SHOWED 30 MINUTES OF THE ORIGINAL SITUATION BECAUSE NOT MUCH WAS KNOWN.FROM TIME TO TIME-THEY SHOW A COMMERCIAL ABOUT THESE 2 PEOPLE."

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	Dead of Winter Actors: Al Santos, Sandra McCoy, Brian McNamara, Ella Joyce, Ashley Gardner Director: Brian McNamara Genres: Horror, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense R 2008 1hr 36min Genre: Horror Rating: R Release Date: 25-NOV-2008 Media Type: DVD
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