Now available on digital platforms and Blu-ray is the “chilly” thriller, Frost.
The film is released by Cleopatra Entertainment and was directed by Brandon Slagle (Battle of Saipan), based on James Cullen Bressack’s story and adapted for screen by Robert Thompson.
Frost stars Devanny Pin (House of Manson) and Vernon Wells (Mad Max 2). There is literally only three people in this film. The third person is Venus Demilo Thomas, who only appears for a few seconds in the beginning of the film.
I have a major fear of driving in the snow. Twice I’ve lost control of my car on ice and spun around (both times going down hills). For that reason, if I even so much as see a snowflake, I panic. I have a major fear of going off the road and getting into a car accident. That is what happens in this film.
Abby and her father Grant have been estranged for five years, ever since Abby’s mother died. Abby is now nine months pregnant and wants to make amends with her father before her baby is born.
Initially their reunion didn’t go as planned, but soon the pair forgave each other and things seem to be going well.
Grant has the idea of going fishing with Abby, to relive old times. He thought it would be a great bonding experience and a fun way for them to catch up and make some memories.
The duos plans are soon side tracked when the car they are driving steers off the road and crashes into a tree, leaving the car teetering on the side of a ravine.
Both Grant and Abby are hurt, but Grant is able to free himself from the car. Abby cannot because she has a branch pinning her into the car.
Grant tells Abby he’s going for help. He tells Abby what she needs to do to survive.
Can Grant get help before Abby’s baby arrives? Will Abby even survive the ordeal? And what about Grant? He’s severely injured and the road is miles away. To make matters worse, there is a serious snow storm, plunging the weather into the negative numbers.
First and foremost, I give much credit to Devanny Pin. She carries most of the film on her own. She’s the one the film focuses on as far as surviving the bitter cold, pregnant, injured and trapped inside a car teetering on the edge of a ravine. She pretty much has everything going AGAINST her as far as survival is concerned.
It’s not often that you find a movie where the bulk of the film is carried by one person. I’m sure it’s not an easy task as far as an actor is concerned too. Kudos to her.
The acting in this film was spot on. The actors are very believable as their characters. They seem genuine.
Admittedly, when I first started watching the film I thought it was going to be a dud. The acting seemed a bit corny at first, but once the duo were kicked into survival mode, things took a turn for the better.
I think a lot of the film was giving me anxiety. Just the thought of being trapped alone in the middle of no where trying to fight for survival makes my heart race. I pray I never find myself in that kind of a situation.
I love horror movies. I’m totally okay with zombies gnawing on someone’s intestines or a maniacal killer whacking someone in half. That stuff doesn’t phase me because I know to expect it and I know it’s only “movie magic.” This film however GROSSED ME OUT! Me, of all people. Someone who enjoys horror movies.
I found the ending of the film to be absolutely disturbing! Even after the movie was over, I kept telling my husband how much the film got to me (the ending that is). So much so that afterwards I turned on YouTube and watched stupid, silly videos for the next two hours (yes, two hours!).
The film went someone where that even The Walking Dead has yet to go. I don’t want to give any of it away. But let’s just say the film did something that I’ve never seen before in a film and I find it really bothersome. Even thinking about it as I write this grosses me out.
Frost will be available on digital and Blu-ray TODAY (October 11, 2022). In addition, a full motion picture soundtrack for Frost is scheduled for both the CD and VINYL LP formats to accompany the film’s release and features contributions by Rick Wakeman (YES), Geoff Downes (YES/ASIA) and Terry Reid – amongst others – courtesy of Cleopatra Records.
Below is the film’s trailer for your enjoyment (minus the disturbing part).
Kimberly
*I received a free screener in order to do this review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.
