You're sitting at home and considering what to watch. What's the first thing that comes to mind? A horror movie? A zombie movie? A Norwegian zombie movie? A Norwegian Nazi zombie movie? Well, that's what you've got on your hands with 'Dead Snow'. Granted, back in the hay day of the 70's zombie films, one of the most popular sub-genre's was the Nazi zombie movie. I mean, who doesn't want to see some zombies killed? Espcially if they're Nazi's! You'll find that with some limited seraching, you can find a lot of "classics" out there to absorb. You will need a little bit of spare time to watch them all, but it'll be worth it. 'Dead Snow' is the first time I've seen anyone delve back into this genre, since it was popular. It's been re-vamped for a modern audience, but it's for the best.
It starts out simple enough with some younger folks in a cabin in the woods. You then hear about a legend of a Nazi miliatary outfit who was on the lamb from prosecution after stealing all of the gold and precious items from the town. Shortly after, they disappeared. Slowly, over time, they became less of a reality and more of a boogeyman story of sorts. The young folks are warned that it might not be the best idea to stay in the area, due to the legeng, but they stay anyway. Soon.... they're over run by Nazi zombies! Go figure. The rest of the time is spent fighting for their lives.
One thing to keep in mind before you watch this film, is that the zombies aren't your typical zombie fare. They don't shamble, they don't lack intelligence and they don't avoid the use of weapons. These aren't your grandmother's zombies. However, if you can get over that fact, you'll really find this to be a very enjoyable film. It's fun, it's campy, it's bloody and it's way over the top! A real gem of a movie, in the rough.
All in all, a solid 4 out of 5 star movie. Also, a welcome one that is trying to revitalize a long lost sub-genre. It's made it fresh and new again. Something all the jaded zombie lovers out there can get behind. It's also an extremely fun movie, which pays homage to all of it's predecessors. There's not a previous zombie movie out there that doesn't get a little bit of a tip of the hat. That just makes 'Dead Snow', all that much better. It almost reminds me a bit of 'Dead Alive', but not quite as bloody. My suggestion to you? Check your brain at the door, rent this little slice of heaven and enjoy. It's just that simple. A great little movie, that I think qualifies as a masterpiece in it's sub-genre.
If you enjoy this movie, check out: 'Shockwaves', 'Oasis of the Zombies' and 'Evil Dead 2'
the plot centers around a group of friends out snowboarding on a deserted mountainside.... they figure it's a better idea to do that than to brave the hordes of people at the major ski slopes.... bad idea.... one of the guys breaks his leg and they realize quickly that they're a long way from help.... so noticing a hotel off in the distance, they head over to take refuge.... the hotel is closed and appears to have been closed since the mid 70's.... and they break in so they can keep warm until they can get back to the car and go get help.... little do they know that they're not alone.... and soon they'll find out the hard way....
this movie is currently available through Netflix OnDemand.... and you should take advantage of that while you can.... if you like your horror a bit more artistic and with a little more feeling to it.... but still with that killer edge.... this is the movie for you.... sadly, the version on Netflix is dubbed (which sucks), but if you can deal with that.... it's a good investment.... however, if that's just too much for you to handle.... rent it and watch it in it's original language with subtitles as it should be viewed.... all in all.... 4 out of 5 stars.... for some reason this movie really stuck with me.... even though i knew the entire story and ending by the first 10 minutes of the film, it just didn't matter....