Top 10 Winter Crime Films to Chill With

Description: A Coen Brothers' masterpiece, "Fargo" blends dark comedy with crime drama, set against the backdrop of a harsh Minnesota winter. The film's unique tone and snowy landscapes make it a quintessential winter crime movie.

Fact: The film was shot in the winter, but due to unusually warm weather, the crew had to import snow from elsewhere. The famous woodchipper scene was shot in one take.

Description: While not strictly a crime film, this disaster movie features a heist subplot amidst a global weather catastrophe, with New York City plunged into an icy apocalypse, providing a unique backdrop for criminal activities.

Fact: The film used real snow in some scenes, but most of the snow was created using paper and foam. The heist subplot was added to give the film a more action-packed feel.

Description: This biographical crime thriller about Richard Kuklinski, a notorious hitman, features scenes set in the cold, snowy environment of New Jersey, reflecting the chilling nature of his crimes.

Fact: Michael Shannon, who plays Kuklinski, met with the real-life daughter of the killer to prepare for his role. The film was shot in New York and New Jersey during winter.

Description: David Fincher's adaptation of Stieg Larsson's novel uses the cold Swedish winter to enhance the bleakness of the investigation into a decades-old disappearance. The icy landscape mirrors the chilling secrets uncovered.

Fact: The film's opening credits, featuring a cover of "Immigrant Song" by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, were shot in Iceland. The movie was filmed during winter to capture the authentic cold atmosphere.

Description: Based on Jo Nesbø's novel, this film follows a detective hunting a serial killer who leaves snowmen at crime scenes. The cold, snowy setting of Oslo adds to the eerie atmosphere of the investigation.

Fact: The film was shot in Norway during winter, with some scenes filmed in real snowstorms. Michael Fassbender learned Norwegian for his role.

Description: Based on the true story of serial killer Robert Hansen, this film captures the chilling hunt for a killer in the cold Alaskan wilderness, where the icy environment plays a crucial role in the narrative.

Fact: The film was shot in Alaska, with some scenes filmed in the actual locations where the crimes took place. Nicolas Cage and John Cusack both learned to fly small planes for their roles.

Description: This action-thriller features a schoolteacher who discovers her past as an assassin, with a significant portion of the film set during a snowy Christmas. The winter setting adds to the tension of her uncovering her past.

Fact: The film was originally titled "The Kiss Before Dying." The snowy scenes were shot in Ontario, Canada.

Description: This mystery thriller follows a woman investigating the suspicious death of a young boy in snowy Copenhagen. The film's title and setting emphasize the importance of snow in the story.

Fact: The film was shot in Copenhagen during winter, with real snow used for authenticity. Julia Ormond learned Danish for her role.

Description: This dark comedy thriller set on Christmas Eve follows two men who steal from their mob boss and attempt to escape with the loot during a snowstorm. The icy setting adds a layer of tension to their already perilous journey.

Fact: The film was shot in the summer, with artificial snow and ice used to create the winter atmosphere. John Cusack and Billy Bob Thornton improvised much of their dialogue.

Description: Quentin Tarantino's western thriller set during a blizzard in post-Civil War Wyoming. The confined setting of a stagecoach stopover and the tension among the characters make it a unique entry in the crime genre.

Fact: The film was shot in 70mm Ultra Panavision, a format not used since