Top 10 Horror Films Set on Glaciers

Description: This film, set in the Arctic, deals with a group of scientists and military personnel encountering an alien creature. The icy setting is integral to the plot, providing the isolation needed for the horror to unfold.

Fact: It was loosely based on the novella "Who Goes There?" by John W. Campbell Jr., which also inspired the 1982 film "The Thing."

Description: An expedition to the Himalayas results in the capture of a Yeti, which escapes and causes havoc. The glacier setting is crucial for the film's premise, providing the backdrop for the creature's habitat.

Fact: This was one of the first films to feature the Yeti, predating many other similar creature features.

Description: Set in the Himalayas, this film explores the legend of the Yeti. The icy, glacier-like environment is central to the story, creating a chilling atmosphere of mystery and fear.

Fact: It was directed by Val Guest, who also directed several other Hammer Horror films.

Description: This classic horror film, set in an Antarctic research station, features an alien life form that assimilates other organisms. The glacier setting adds to the isolation and paranoia among the crew.

Fact: The film was remade in 2011 as a prequel, also set in Antarctica. John Carpenter's version is often considered one of the greatest horror films of all time.

Description: A sci-fi adventure with elements of horror, where space pirates search for water on icy planets. The film includes scenes on glaciers and icy terrains, adding to the sense of danger and isolation.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use digital sound in theaters, known as Dolby Stereo SR.

Description: Although more of a disaster film, it includes horror elements with scenes of people trapped in icy conditions, including a sequence where characters are caught in a sudden freeze on a glacier.

Fact: The film's depiction of weather phenomena was criticized for its scientific inaccuracies, but it remains popular for its dramatic visuals.

Description: While primarily set in caves, the film's opening scenes feature a group of friends on a snowy mountain, setting the stage for the claustrophobic horror to come. The icy environment adds to the sense of isolation.

Fact: The film has a sequel, "The Descent Part 2," which continues the story but does not feature the same icy setting.

Description: While not a traditional horror film, this thriller involves three skiers stranded on a chairlift during a snowstorm, facing freezing temperatures and the threat of hypothermia. The icy environment is key to the film's tension.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life incident where a skier was stranded on a chairlift for 15 hours.

Description: In a post-apocalyptic world, survivors in an underground bunker face a new threat from a mutant creature. The film's setting, while not explicitly a glacier, has icy, cold environments that evoke a similar chilling atmosphere.

Fact: The film was directed by Thierry Notz, who also worked on several other low-budget horror films during the late '80s and early '90s.

Description: A group of scientists on a glacier in Canada awaken a prehistoric parasite that turns them into hosts for deadly creatures. The glacier setting is central to the plot, providing the ancient ice that holds the parasite.

Fact: The film was shot in Vancouver, Canada, to replicate the icy conditions needed for the story.