Top 10 Detective Films Set in Ski Resorts

Description: This classic Hammer horror film involves a group of explorers in the Himalayas, but the setting and the mystery of the Yeti make it a fitting inclusion for our list.

Fact: It was one of the first films to explore the Yeti myth in a horror context. The film was shot in the UK, with the Himalayas recreated in the studio.

Description: Although the plot spans various locations, a significant portion of the film takes place in the snowy Swedish countryside, including scenes at a remote ski lodge where the mystery unfolds.

Fact: The film was directed by David Fincher and features a haunting score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. The Swedish version of the film was released in 2009 with Noomi Rapace in the lead role.

Description: Set in Norway, this film follows a detective investigating a series of murders linked to a snowman, with several scenes taking place in and around ski resorts.

Fact: The film is based on Jo Nesbø's novel of the same name. Michael Fassbender stars as the detective, and the film was shot in Norway to capture its authentic wintery atmosphere.

Description: Based on true events, this film follows a detective tracking a serial killer in Alaska, with scenes set in the snowy wilderness that could easily be mistaken for a ski resort.

Fact: Nicolas Cage and John Cusack star in this film, which was shot in Alaska to capture the authentic winter setting.

Description: While not exclusively set in a ski resort, this adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic features a crucial scene at a snowy mountain pass, providing the perfect wintery backdrop for a murder mystery.

Fact: This film boasts an all-star cast including Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp, and Michelle Pfeiffer. The train used in the film was a meticulously recreated replica of the original Orient Express.

Description: While not a traditional detective story, this film involves survival and mystery in the Arctic, with scenes set in a remote, snow-covered area that feels like a ski resort.

Fact: The film was shot in Nunavut, Canada, and features a performance by Annabella Piugattuk, who was not an actress but a local Inuit woman.

Description: Set during a Christmas Eve blizzard, this film involves a lawyer and his partner in crime navigating through a snowy town, with a ski resort playing a pivotal role in the climax.

Fact: The film stars John Cusack and Billy Bob Thornton and was directed by Harold Ramis, known for his comedic work, but this film is a dark comedy thriller.

Description: Although set in the Old West, the film's setting in a snowed-in cabin during a blizzard provides a similar isolated, suspenseful atmosphere to a ski resort mystery.

Fact: Quentin Tarantino wrote the screenplay as a novel before adapting it into a film. The film was shot in 70mm Ultra Panavision, a format not used since

Description: A lesser-known gem, this film features a detective solving a mystery at a ski resort, with the snowy environment playing a key role in the plot.

Fact: It's part of the "The Saint" series, based on the character created by Leslie Charteris, and stars Roger Moore as Simon Templar.

Description: This animated film, while not a detective story, involves a snowman coming to life and exploring the world, with scenes set in a winter wonderland that evokes the feel of a ski resort.

Fact: It was based on Raymond Briggs' book and features a hauntingly beautiful score by Howard Blake, including the song "Walking in the Air."