10 Sci-Fi Films Where Snow Takes Centre Stage

Description: John Carpenter's classic horror/sci-fi film features an alien life form that can perfectly imitate any living creature, set against the backdrop of an Antarctic research station. The snow and ice add to the isolation and paranoia.

Fact: The film was a remake of the 1951 film "The Thing from Another World," which was based on the novella "Who Goes There?" by John W. Campbell Jr.

Description: This space adventure comedy features pirates who steal ice, the most valuable commodity in the galaxy. The film's setting includes icy planets and space battles amidst snow and ice.

Fact: The film was intended to be a spoof of space operas like "Star Wars," but it also has a cult following for its unique premise.

Description: While primarily a comedy, this animated film set during the ice age features a world dominated by snow and ice, where prehistoric creatures navigate the frozen landscape.

Fact: The film was the first feature film from Blue Sky Studios, which was later acquired by 20th Century Fox.

Description: This blockbuster disaster film imagines a sudden global weather shift that plunges the world into an ice age. The snow and ice become central to the survival narrative, showcasing the harsh realities of extreme weather conditions.

Fact: The film was inspired by the book "The Coming Global Superstorm" by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber. It was also one of the first films to use real-time weather data to simulate weather patterns.

Description: This eco-horror film set in the Arctic explores the psychological effects of climate change on an oil company's workers. The snow and ice are not just a setting but a catalyst for the film's eerie atmosphere.

Fact: The film was shot in Alaska, utilizing the natural beauty and harshness of the Arctic environment.

Description: Set in a post-apocalyptic world where survivors live underground to escape the frozen surface, this film explores themes of survival, leadership, and human nature amidst the snow and ice.

Fact: The film was shot in Toronto, Canada, with sets designed to mimic the harsh, icy conditions of a frozen world.

Description: In this dystopian thriller, humanity's remnants live aboard a perpetually moving train after an attempt to stop global warming backfires, freezing the Earth. Snow and ice are not just a backdrop but the reason for the train's existence.

Fact: The film is based on the French graphic novel "Le Transperceneige." It was Bong Joon-ho's first English-language film.

Description: While primarily known as an animated musical, Disney's "Frozen" has elements of fantasy and science fiction, with Elsa's ice powers creating a perpetual winter. The snow and ice are central to the plot and visual appeal.

Fact: "Frozen" was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Snow Queen." It became one of the highest-grossing animated films of all time.

Description: This Finnish-Soviet co-production is a fantasy film based on the Kalevala epic, where the Northland is frozen by an evil witch. The film's setting in a snowy, icy landscape adds to its magical and mythical tone.

Fact: It was one of the first co-productions between the Soviet Union and a Western country, Finland.

Description: This animated adaptation of Andersen's tale features a magical snow queen who freezes the world. The snow and ice are not just a setting but the essence of the story's conflict.

Fact: This version was produced by the Russian studio Melnitsa Animation Studio, known for its high-quality animation.