In 2009, six friends arrive at an isolated cabin to enjoy a long weekend in the snow. An epic snowstorm interrupts their vacation, trapping them on the mountain and resurrecting the haunting ghosts of the Donner Party. But, are they true 'entities' or is it simply 'cabin fever' that brings out their fears and darkness, causing friends to turn against each other as reality deteriorates around them.
Practical Effects
Decent snowstorm isolation atmosphere on what was clearly a limited budget.
Writing
The 'is it ghosts or madness' ambiguity commits harder than expected.
Director
Jason Stephens
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in Lake Tahoe during an actual snowstorm, which probably saved the production design budget considerably.
The Donner Party remains America's favorite cannibalism cautionary tale, exploited here with all the subtlety of a History Channel reenactment.
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