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The Frozen Ground

  • 20132013
  • RR
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
63K
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POPULARITY
4,157
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The Frozen Ground (2013)
 An Alaska State Trooper partners with a young woman who escaped the clutches of serial killer Robert Hansen to bring the murderer to justice.
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An Alaska State Trooper partners with a young woman who escaped the clutches of serial killer Robert Hansen to bring the murderer to justice. Based on actual events.An Alaska State Trooper partners with a young woman who escaped the clutches of serial killer Robert Hansen to bring the murderer to justice. Based on actual events.An Alaska State Trooper partners with a young woman who escaped the clutches of serial killer Robert Hansen to bring the murderer to justice. Based on actual events.

IMDb RATING
6.4/10
63K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,157
275
  • Director
    • Scott Walker
  • Writer
    • Scott Walker
  • Stars
    • Nicolas Cage
    • Vanessa Hudgens
    • John Cusack
Top credits
  • Director
    • Scott Walker
  • Writer
    • Scott Walker
  • Stars
    • Nicolas Cage
    • Vanessa Hudgens
    • John Cusack
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 248User reviews
    • 130Critic reviews
    • 37Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos2

    Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 1:31
    Theatrical Trailer
    The Frozen Ground
    Trailer 2:32
    The Frozen Ground

    Photos96

    Vanessa Hudgens in The Frozen Ground (2013)
    Nicolas Cage in The Frozen Ground (2013)
    John Cusack in The Frozen Ground (2013)
    John Cusack in The Frozen Ground (2013)
    Jodi Lyn O'Keefe in The Frozen Ground (2013)
    Nicolas Cage and Dean Norris in The Frozen Ground (2013)
    Nicolas Cage in The Frozen Ground (2013)
    Vanessa Hudgens in The Frozen Ground (2013)
    The Frozen Ground (2013)
    Nicolas Cage in The Frozen Ground (2013)
    John Cusack in The Frozen Ground (2013)
    John Cusack in The Frozen Ground (2013)

    Top cast

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    Nicolas Cage
    Nicolas Cage
    • Sgt. Jack Halcombeas Sgt. Jack Halcombe
    Vanessa Hudgens
    Vanessa Hudgens
    • Cindy Paulsonas Cindy Paulson
    John Cusack
    John Cusack
    • Robert Hansenas Robert Hansen
    Dean Norris
    Dean Norris
    • Sgt. Lyle Haugsvenas Sgt. Lyle Haugsven
    Gia Mantegna
    Gia Mantegna
    • Debbie Petersas Debbie Peters
    Robert Forgit
    Robert Forgit
    • Sgt. Wayne Von Clasenas Sgt. Wayne Von Clasen
    Brad William Henke
    Brad William Henke
    • Carl Galenskias Carl Galenski
    Michael McGrady
    Michael McGrady
    • Vice Det. John Gentileas Vice Det. John Gentile
    Katherine LaNasa
    Katherine LaNasa
    • Fran Hansenas Fran Hansen
    Ryan O'Nan
    Ryan O'Nan
    • Officer Gregg Bakeras Officer Gregg Baker
    Kevin Dunn
    Kevin Dunn
    • Lt. Bob Jentas Lt. Bob Jent
    Connor Rockom
    • Hansen Sonas Hansen Son
    Radha Mitchell
    Radha Mitchell
    • Allie Halcombeas Allie Halcombe
    Matt Gerald
    Matt Gerald
    • Asst. Sgt. Ed Stauberas Asst. Sgt. Ed Stauber
    Jodi Lyn O'Keefe
    Jodi Lyn O'Keefe
    • Chelle Ringellas Chelle Ringell
    50 Cent
    50 Cent
    • Pimp Clate Johnsonas Pimp Clate Johnson
    • (as Curtis Jackson)
    Olga Valentina
    • Jodi Brandonas Jodi Brandon
    Jason Collins
    Jason Collins
    • Det. Kyle Gristonas Det. Kyle Griston
    • Director
      • Scott Walker
    • Writer
      • Scott Walker
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Alaska Trooper Jack Halcombe believes Robert Hansen is a serial killer who abducts young girls, tortures and sexually assaults them, then kills them. However, he doesn't have enough evidence to get a search warrant for Hansen's premises. he knows that one victim, Cindy Paulsen, somehow survived, so he decides to seek her help, but he finds that she's now a junkie with trust issues. Holcombe has to earn her trust; meanwhile, Hansen is still hunting and killing girls. —rcs0411@yahoo.com
    • based on true story
    • serial killer
    • strip club
    • homicide detective
    • escape
    • 182 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The hunter becomes the hunted
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violent content, sexuality/nudity, language and drug use
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Scott Walker delayed shooting for 5 months so he could shoot on the cusp of fall, starting with no snow and ending in deep winter. He has said he literally wanted the feel of the weather closing in on the story, freezing the case.
    • Goofs
      In the epilogue, set in 1983, a modern flat-screen TV (turned off) is on the wall at the airport.
    • Quotes

      D.A. Pat Clives: We'll look these over, get back to you in a few days.

      Jack Halcombe: You know, he stalks them like his next trophy animal, he rapes them and kills them. He is probably doing it right now. We don't have a few days!

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits begin with pictures and information about Hansen's known victims
    • Connections
      Featured in Projector: The Frozen Ground (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Deadlocked
      Written by Joe Conte

      Performed by Zeenit

      Published by Burnmore Music (ASCAP)

      Courtesy of A&R Select

    User reviews248

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A chilling realistic serial-killer movie
    I have been interested in serial killers for some time now and I am familiar with the real story upon which the movie is based.

    Although Cage and Cusack have starred in some sub par movies over the last few years, they are both quite talented and give excellent performances in this effort. However, the real star of the film, perhaps somewhat surprisingly, is Hudgens, who makes her character look very real and believable.

    Although the plot has been heavily misused in other films in the past and is not in itself very original, this is not your typical serial- killer movie. The movie manages to be compelling without going over the top with too much gory details. The atmosphere it creates is very authentic - it really takes you back 30 years ago in Alaska, when these gruesome events unfolded.
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    21
    • Malamut
    • Aug 23, 2013

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 1, 2013 (Brazil)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Facebook
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Frozen Ground
    • Filming locations
      • Anchorage, Alaska, USA
    • Production companies
      • Grindstone Entertainment Group
      • Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films (EFO Films)
      • Cheetah Vision
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $27,220,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,617,460
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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