Dead Snow

Dead Snow

Year: 2009

Runtime: 91 min

Language: Norwegian

Director: Tommy Wirkola

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While on a weekend trip to a remote cabin in Norway, a group of friends inadvertently awakens a legion of undead Nazi soldiers frozen in the mountain ice. As Easter celebrations turn deadly, the group must fight for their lives against the relentless and surprisingly agile Nazi zombies, discovering the horrifying secret of the area's dark history and battling for survival in a gruesome and chaotic struggle.

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1

Sara's Escape

Sara tries to escape from the reanimated Nazi soldiers in the snowy peaks of Norway. Desperately fleeing, she realizes the horrifying fate that awaits her as she is eventually caught by her pursuers.

Snow-covered peaks of Norway
2

Arrival at the Cabin

A group of seven students arrives at a secluded cabin owned by Vegard, who is Sara's boyfriend. They settle in for an Easter vacation filled with excitement and anticipation, unaware of the lurking danger.

Secluded cabin near Øksfjord
3

The Hiker's Tales

A strange hiker shares chilling stories about the dark history of the area, highlighting the horrors of World War II that still haunt the locale. His tales serve as an ominous warning that foreshadows the terror to come.

Near the secluded cabin
4

Nightmares and Disturbance

Vegard is disturbed by what he thinks is Sara moving beneath the floorboards. This unsettling feeling turns into a nightmare that leaves him shaken and alone, heralding the dark fate that has befallen Sara.

Inside the cabin
5

The Hiker's Demise

The hiker, camping in the mountains, suddenly hears a chilling noise. Before he can react, he becomes the first victim of the undead, marking the beginning of horrific events that will follow.

Mountains near the cabin
6

Vegard's Quest

Vegard sets out to search for Sara, only to stumble upon the remains of the hiker. This discovery plunges him deeper into the wilderness and leads to a dangerous encounter that leaves him unconscious in a concealed cave.

Wilderness near the cabin
7

The Treasures Unearthed

While the others celebrate the discovery of wartime treasures, Erlend's attempt to pocket a golden coin leads to unease. This moment of levity quickly darkens when one of the students falls victim to the emerging zombie threat.

Inside the cabin
8

Findings and Fright

As the group tries to find their missing friend, they discover Sara's abandoned backpack. This chilling reminder of the past reinforces the truth that the horrors of war are far from over in their lives.

Near the cabin
9

Vegard's Gruesome Discovery

Emerging from the cave, Vegard is confronted with a horrendous sight—Sara's severed head along with military artifacts. The gruesome reminder galvanizes his will to fight back as he is immediately attacked by a zombie.

Near the concealed cave
10

The Group's Disarray

With Vegard in grave danger, the remaining group scatter in a chaotic attempt to survive. Martin and Roy devise a plan to fend off the approaching zombies while the women make a hasty retreat towards their vehicles.

Surroundings of the cabin
11

Liv's Tragic Fate

Liv's escape goes tragically wrong when she is ambushed by a zombie. In a desperate bid for survival, she activates a stick grenade, resulting in her demise while taking out her attackers.

Outside the cabin
12

The Cabin Burns

In a frantic attempt to survive, Martin and Roy accidentally set the cabin ablaze after throwing Molotov cocktails. As chaos ensues, they grasp makeshift weapons in preparation for the impending zombie attack.

Secluded cabin
13

Facing Herzog

Vegard arrives with a machine gun, joining the fight against Herzog and his growing horde of zombies. However, the confrontation leads to tragic outcomes as survival becomes increasingly desperate.

Outside the cabin
14

The Cost of Survival

During the chaos, Vegard falls while Martin mistakenly kills Hanna. The brutality escalates as Martin suffers a zombie bite, leading to a horrific self-amputation to prevent infection.

Secluded cabin area
15

Final Stand Against the Horde

With the dust settling, Martin and Roy bravely prepare to confront Herzog. But their final stand is thwarted as they are met with an overwhelming wave of zombies, leading to devastating losses among the group.

Surroundings of the cabin

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