Dead of Winter

At midnight on New Year's Eve, a shadowy figure steals a satchel filled with cash from a train station locker. This ominous start sets the tone for the unfolding events, as the thief makes a hasty escape into a deserted parking lot.

In a deserted parking lot, the thief engages in a tense phone call, urgently reassuring a mysterious caller of her impending departure. Unbeknownst to her, danger lurks just a seat away.

As the thief prepares to leave, a man hidden in the back seat lunges at her with brutal intent. The unexpected violent confrontation leads to the severing of her left ring finger, a moment that leaves her traumatized.

In the bustling streets of Manhattan, we meet Katie McGovern, an aspiring actress, and her unemployed husband, Rob Sweeney. They grapple with mounting financial woes, seeking a solution to their growing problems.

Katie receives an unexpected invitation to audition for Mr. Murray, a cryptic figure in the film industry. Despite the looming snowstorm, she seizes the golden opportunity, hoping to change her and Rob's fortunes.

After auditioning, Katie and Mr. Murray journey through a raging snowstorm to reach the isolated estate of Dr. Joseph Lewis. Upon arrival, she finds herself cut off from communication, raising her suspicions.

Inside the eerie estate, Katie learns from Dr. Lewis that she's replacing Julie Rose, an actress who suffered a breakdown during filming. As she settles in, a chilling sense of foreboding begins to envelop her.

While exploring the estate, Katie uncovers a notebook filled with Polaroids that detail Julie's gruesome demise. This discovery leaves her shaken, as she starts to piece together the dark history of her predecessor.

As the storm worsens, panic sets in, and Katie attempts to flee the estate without proper clothing. She collides with Mr. Murray, only to find her fears dismissed by Dr. Lewis, who has drugged her.

Awakening from a drugged state, Katie discovers the horrifying truth in the mirror: her severed ring finger, a reminder of her trauma. The realization triggers a frantic need to escape the nightmarish situation.

Barred in her room, Katie finally accesses a hidden phone in the attic and frantically calls Rob. Her memory of the recent events is fragmented, but desperation pushes her to involve the authorities.

Katie makes a shocking discovery when she stumbles upon the lifeless body of Julie Rose. Dr. Lewis attempts to soothe her with disturbing tales about Julie, but Katie’s fears intensify.

After Katie's call for help, the police arrive but, under the influence of sedatives, she struggles to present her case. Dr. Lewis deceives the officers, painting Katie as a mere patient in need of care.

Meanwhile, Rob and Katie's brother Roland start their frantic search upstate. Their determination to find Katie leads them through various clues, igniting hope amid the chaos.

In a final confrontation, Katie feigns an escape to outsmart Dr. Lewis and Mr. Murray. A deadly struggle culminates in chaos, but just as her life hangs in the balance, Rob and Roland arrive with the authorities to rescue her.