Dead of Winter
A fledgling actress is lured to a remote mansion for a screen-test, soon discovering she is actually a prisoner in the middle of a blackmail plot.
Release Year
1987
Runtime
100 min
Audience Score
6.0
Genres
Thriller, Horror
Story Snapshot
A fledgling actress is lured to a remote mansion for a screen-test, soon discovering she is actually a prisoner in the middle of a blackmail plot.
Why This Page Helps
Dead of Winter is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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