Cold Prey

In the stark, snow‑capped wilderness of Jotunheimen, a tight‑knit group of friends escapes the crowded ski resorts for a weekend of fresh powder and uncharted slopes. Their camaraderie is evident as they trade jokes and daring challenges down steep faces, the cold wind biting their cheeks while the mountains loom like silent sentinels, hinting at the isolation that only true wilderness can offer.

When a reckless run leaves Morten Tobias with a badly broken leg, the group’s carefree rhythm shatters. Jannicke steps forward, displaying calm competence as she improvises a makeshift splint with whatever is at hand, turning scarcity into survival. Beside her, Eirik works to keep the group’s morale steady, while Mikal and Ingunn hover between concern and restless energy, each trying to fill the sudden void left by their injured companion.

With night falling and rescue out of reach, the friends stumble upon an abandoned ski lodge perched high on the ridge. The building, frozen in time, offers a brief refuge, its dusty rooms and dimmed corridors whispering of forgotten stories. As they restore a flickering generator and settle into the uneasy safety of the wood‑panelled walls, an undercurrent of unease settles in—creaks echo in the silence, and shadows seem to shift just beyond the glow of lamps, suggesting the mountain holds more than just snow.

Against this backdrop of cold stone and relentless wind, the group’s dynamics sharpen. Jannicke’s resourcefulness, Eirik’s steady presence, Mikal’s restless curiosity, and Ingunn’s quiet resolve intertwine, each personality reacting to the tightening grip of isolation. The film teeters between the serene beauty of a frozen landscape and a growing sense of dread, inviting viewers to wonder what lurks beneath the surface of the silent, snow‑bound refuge.

Last Updated: October 14, 2025 at 03:48