Ben je fan van 'Die blutigen Geier von Alaska' (1973) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? In dit artikel ontdek je 10 titels die dezelfde spannende, mysterieuze of avontuurlijke sfeer ademen. Of je nu houdt van de unieke setting, het verhaal of de personages, deze lijst biedt iets voor elke liefhebber van dit klassieke genre.

The Thing (1982)
Beschreibung: A group of researchers in a remote, icy location face a terrifying, shape-shifting alien. The isolation and extreme cold amplify the tension and paranoia.
Fakt: The film's special effects were groundbreaking for their time, using practical effects to create the grotesque transformations. It was initially a box office flop but later gained cult status.


The Edge (1997)
Beschreibung: After a plane crash, two men must survive in the Alaskan wilderness while being stalked by a Kodiak bear. The film explores themes of survival, rivalry, and human nature.
Fakt: The bear in the film was a trained animal named Bart, who also appeared in other movies like Legends of the Fall. The script was written by David Mamet, known for his sharp dialogue.


30 Days of Night (2007)
Beschreibung: Set in a small Alaskan town during a month-long polar night, the inhabitants are hunted by a group of vampires. The perpetual darkness and freezing temperatures create a claustrophobic and relentless atmosphere.
Fakt: The film is based on a graphic novel of the same name. The vampires in the movie speak their own language, created specifically for the film.


The Colony (2013)
Beschreibung: In a post-apocalyptic world, survivors in an underground colony must fend off cannibalistic attackers. The icy wasteland above ground is as deadly as the threats below.
Fakt: The film was shot in Ontario, Canada, during the winter. It was originally titled The Colony, but was released in some regions as Colony.


The Frozen Ground (2013)
Beschreibung: Based on true events, a detective hunts a serial killer in Alaska. The freezing environment mirrors the cold, calculating nature of the killer.
Fakt: The film stars Nicolas Cage and John Cusack, with Cage playing the real-life detective who caught the killer. The killer, Robert Hansen, was known for hunting his victims in the wilderness.


The Mountain Between Us (2017)
Beschreibung: Two strangers must rely on each other to survive after a plane crash in the mountains. The snowy, treacherous terrain tests their limits and forces them to bond.
Fakt: The film was shot in the Canadian Rockies, with the actors performing many of their own stunts. It is based on the novel of the same name by Charles Martin.


The Terror (2018)
Beschreibung: A fictionalized account of the doomed Franklin Expedition, where sailors are trapped in the Arctic ice and hunted by a mysterious creature. The freezing setting and supernatural elements create a chilling atmosphere.
Fakt: The series is based on the novel by Dan Simmons, which blends historical fiction with horror. The real Franklin Expedition remains one of the greatest mysteries in Arctic exploration.


Wind River (2017)
Beschreibung: A tracker and an FBI agent investigate a murder on a Native American reservation in Wyoming. The harsh winter landscape plays a crucial role in the story, adding to the sense of danger and isolation.
Fakt: The film was inspired by real-life cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women in the U.S. It was written and directed by Taylor Sheridan, who also wrote Sicario and Hell or High Water.


Cold Pursuit (2019)
Beschreibung: A snowplow driver seeks revenge against the drug cartel responsible for his son's death. The snowy setting and dark humor contrast with the brutal violence.
Fakt: The film is a remake of the Norwegian movie In Order of Disappearance (2014). Liam Neeson initially thought the script was a serious drama, not realizing it was a black comedy.


Arctic (2018)
Beschreibung: A man stranded in the Arctic must decide whether to stay put or embark on a dangerous trek for rescue. The film's minimal dialogue and stark visuals emphasize the harshness of the environment.
Fakt: Mads Mikkelsen is the only actor with significant screen time in the film. The crew faced extreme weather conditions during filming in Iceland.
