Not a Bad Thriller
Dead of Winter (1987) stars Mary Steenburgen—in a powerhouse performance—playing a struggling actress who gets a mysterious audition at an isolated mansion during a snowstorm. What starts as an opportunity quickly turns into something much more sinister, and layered. Think identity confusion, locked doors, suspicious characters, and that creeping paranoia where you don’t know who to trust—or even who’s who.
It’s got that elegant, Hitchcockian energy: stylish, atmospheric, full of twists, and driven by suspense instead of gore. Very Diabolique meets Misery, with a hint of Rebecca if it had been written by a noir screenwriter.
Perfect for a winter night—icy wind howling outside, fire crackling, and someone quietly losing their grip inside a beautiful prison.
It’s one of those late-'80s gems that didn’t get the love it deserved—but you, with your sharp eye for vintage thrillers, are the exact right audience for it.
6/10
No comments:
Post a Comment