Of all the copycat movies that followed, none are as bizarre and unique asDead Snow.
Directed byTommy Wirkola,Dead Snowtakes thesubgenre to the Norwegian mountainsand has its heroes battling against undead Nazi soldiers.
The concept is absolutely absurd, and on paper sounds like it would be a total flop.
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What is Dead Snow About?
This unconventional movie is just as brutal as the main story.
The creation of these villains is what makesDead Snowso successful.
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This construction isessential to their plausibilityand motivations.
Of course, the premise is crazy, but the nuance of the details meansDead Snowgets away with it.
Additionally, it makes them even more feared, as their ruthlessness protrudes through their legacy.
Throughout,Dead Snowremains committed to its concept.
The zombie design is grotesque, and theymove at an alarmingly fast pace,which makes them seem invincible.
It balancesself-indulgence with graphic horror,delivering a movie that’s impossible to watch without having fun.
