Detective Films Set in the Icy Wilderness of Antarctica

Description: Although not strictly a detective film, it involves a group of researchers in Antarctica who must uncover which of them is an alien shape-shifter. The paranoia and investigation elements make it a fitting inclusion.

Fact: The film's special effects were groundbreaking for its time, earning it a cult following. It's a remake of the 1951 film "The Thing from Another World."

Description: A survival thriller where a billionaire and a photographer must solve the mystery of their plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, which parallels the isolation of Antarctica.

Fact: Alec Baldwin and Anthony Hopkins star in this film, which explores themes of survival and human nature.

Description: Although more of a disaster film, it involves scientists investigating climate change, leading to a dramatic shift in weather patterns, including an ice age scenario in New York, akin to Antarctica's conditions.

Fact: The film was criticized for its scientific inaccuracies but praised for its visual effects.

Description: This film follows a U.S. Marshal investigating a murder in Antarctica just as the continent is about to enter six months of darkness. The icy setting adds a layer of suspense and isolation to the classic whodunit.

Fact: The film was shot in Canada, with sets built to replicate the Antarctic environment. It's based on the graphic novel of the same name.

Description: A prequel to the 1982 film, this movie focuses on a Norwegian research team who discover an alien spacecraft and must deal with the creature that emerges, blending elements of horror and investigation.

Fact: The film was shot in Canada and used practical effects to replicate the alien creature, much like its predecessor.

Description: Although set in the North Atlantic, the film's focus on a Coast Guard rescue mission during a severe storm mirrors the harsh conditions and investigative elements found in Antarctic settings.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of the 1952 SS Pendleton rescue, one of the most daring in Coast Guard history.

Description: While primarily an adventure film, it includes elements of a search and rescue mission in Antarctica, where a guide must solve the mystery of his missing sled dogs.

Fact: The film was inspired by the true story of a 1958 Japanese expedition in Antarctica. Real sled dogs were used in the filming.

Description: While not set in Antarctica, this film uses the metaphor of an ice storm to explore family secrets and personal investigations, making it a thematic fit for our list.

Fact: The film was adapted from Rick Moody's novel and features a notable ensemble cast.

Description: This film follows a pilot who crash-lands in the Arctic and must survive with the help of an Inuit woman, involving elements of mystery and survival akin to detective work.

Fact: The film is based on a short story by Farley Mowat and was shot in Nunavut, Canada.

Description: A South Korean film where a group of explorers in Antarctica find themselves in a survival situation after their leader goes missing, leading to a detective-like investigation into the circumstances.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, standing in for Antarctica, and features stunning landscapes.