By TeeJay Petit | Published
If you’re a fan of harrowing survival horror, you’ll definitely want to check this out Frozena graphic R-rated film currently streaming for free on Freevee via Amazon Prime Video. If you’re confused right now, it’s probably because you’re thinking about FrozenDisney’s 2013 animated children’s musical. Hilariously, the wildly upbeat fantasy adventure film that spawned the chart-topping track “Let It Go” shares its name with another Frozen of 2010, which surely gave rise to a host of humorous misunderstandings.
The Other Frozen
For those of you who have never heard of it Frozen (2010) previously, the film centers on two best friends named Joe Lynch and Dan Walker, who go on a remote ski trip alongside Dan’s girlfriend Parker. After a long day spent shoveling snow together, the trio tries to go up the mountain one last time and even convince the ski lift operator to take them up outside of normal business hours. Unfortunately, due to an internal oversight, the elevator stops at its highest point, leaving the trio stranded hundreds of feet above the ground.
As the group braves the elements and searches for a cell phone signal, they eventually realize that they will freeze to death if they stay in the elevator overnight. To make matters worse, a violent snowstorm blows in, causing their chair to swing wildly.
Like the plot of Frozen (2010) continues, the gang wThey consider their options, which include jumping to the ground and breaking their legs, clinging to the icy chairlift cable to get back, or resisting the ice needles that pelt them in the wee hours of the morning.
The Frozen Battle
It goes without saying, Frozen (2010) is a pretty brutal watch, and bears very little resemblance to the Disney film that shares its name. In fairness, the horror thriller came first, meaning House of Mouse execs should have done their due diligence before naming their 2013 release.
Even though it didn’t bring in the hundreds of millions of dollars generated by the Disney film, Frozen (2010) managed to earn a pretty penny at the box office, returning $3.8 million against its shoestring budget. Critics gave Frozen a relatively warm reception as well, resulting in a decent 63 percent critical score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Independent filmmaker Adam Green is the writer and director of Frozen (2010), while Shawn Ashmore, Kevin Zegers and Emma Bell lead the cast as a trio of skiers. Bell’s performance is particularly memorable, and not just because the film is her first credited on-screen appearance. Emma Bell even reprises her role as Parker in Green’s 2010 slasher film Hatchet 2as a sort of Easter egg for fans of Green’s work.
Watch it for free
Personally, I think Frozen (2010) is a fun watch, although it certainly isn’t for everyone. If you’re squeamish about heights, extreme temperatures, or the idea of a Ferris wheel getting stuck while you’re at the top, this movie will definitely make you nauseous. Fortunately, Frozen is currently streaming for free on Freevee via Amazon Prime Video, meaning there’s really nothing to lose by watching it today.