Dead of Winter

A widowed fisherwoman traveling through the snowy landscapes of northern Minnesota discovers a teenage girl being held captive. Isolated from the nearest town and lacking phone service, the woman must use her survival skills to rescue the victim from her captors. The struggle for the girl's freedom takes place against the backdrop of a harsh winter environment.

The action thriller was directed by Brian Kirk, following his 2019 film 21 Bridges. The movie features Emma Thompson in the lead role as Barb, alongside Judy Greer, Marc Menchaca, and Laurel Marsden. Produced by companies in Germany, Belgium, and the United States, the project involved a credited crew of 60 people and a screenplay by Dalton Leeb and Nicholas Jacobson-Larson.

Since its release in September 2025, the film has earned 1 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is moderate, with a rating of 6.1/10 on IMDb based on 17,000 votes and a 6.5/10 on TMDB from 482 votes. Film critics provided a slightly higher rating of 6.4/10 from 87 reviews, showing a general consensus between the viewers and professional critics.