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Blood Glacier

Original title: Blutgletscher
  • 20132013
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
3.8K
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Blood Glacier (2013)
Scientists working in the Austrian Alps discover that a glacier is leaking a liquid that appears to be affecting local wildlife.
Play trailer1:23
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  • Horror
  • Mystery
  • Sci-Fi
Scientists working in the Austrian Alps discover that a glacier is leaking a liquid that appears to be affecting local wildlife.Scientists working in the Austrian Alps discover that a glacier is leaking a liquid that appears to be affecting local wildlife.Scientists working in the Austrian Alps discover that a glacier is leaking a liquid that appears to be affecting local wildlife.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
3.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Marvin Kren
  • Writers
    • Benjamin Hessler(screenplay)
    • Marvin Kren(screenplay contributor)
    • Claudia Kolland(dramatisation)
  • Stars
    • Gerhard Liebmann
    • Edita Malovcic
    • Santos
Top credits
  • Director
    • Marvin Kren
  • Writers
    • Benjamin Hessler(screenplay)
    • Marvin Kren(screenplay contributor)
    • Claudia Kolland(dramatisation)
  • Stars
    • Gerhard Liebmann
    • Edita Malovcic
    • Santos
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 43User reviews
    • 100Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:23
    Official Trailer

    Photos8

    Gerhard Liebmann and Edita Malovcic in Blood Glacier (2013)
    Gerhard Liebmann and Edita Malovcic in Blood Glacier (2013)
    Gerhard Liebmann in Blood Glacier (2013)
    Gerhard Liebmann and Edita Malovcic in Blood Glacier (2013)
    Brigitte Kren in Blood Glacier (2013)
    Blood Glacier (2013)
    Blood Glacier (2013)

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    Gerhard Liebmann
    Gerhard Liebmann
    • Janekas Janek
    Edita Malovcic
    Edita Malovcic
    • Tanjaas Tanja
    Santos
    • Tinnitusas Tinnitus
    Hille Beseler
    Hille Beseler
    • Birteas Birte
    Peter Knaack
    • Falkas Falk
    Felix Römer
    • Haraldas Harald
    Brigitte Kren
    Brigitte Kren
    • Ministerin Bodicekas Ministerin Bodicek
    Wolfgang Pampel
    • Bert Krakaueras Bert Krakauer
    Murathan Muslu
    Murathan Muslu
    • Lucaas Luca
    Michael Fuith
    Michael Fuith
    • Ursas Urs
    Adina Vetter
    • Ireneas Irene
    Coco Huemer
    • Gelias Geli
    Enya Haring
    • Bauernmädchenas Bauernmädchen
    Jill Christiano
    • Tanjaas Tanja
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Marvin Kren
    • Writers
      • Benjamin Hessler(screenplay)
      • Marvin Kren(screenplay contributor)
      • Claudia Kolland(dramatisation)
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    • Trivia
      The iconic line, "Stop eating that banana while you're crying," was actually not originally planned for the movie. The actor had simply been eating a banana on set and another had jokingly yelled at them for eating it. The directors had happened to see this interaction, and decided to incorporate it into the movie.
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      Ministerin Bodicek: Stop eating that banana while you're crying!

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    User reviews43

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    Top review
    6/10
    "We Will change forever".
    Walking through my local DVD shop I came across this title, "The Station". Quite plain sounding, but it was the comment at top of the case that caught my attention; "A slice of horror reminiscent of John Carpenter's 'The Thing' ". Being at massive fan of that film, I decided to take the chance and in some regards the Austrian made "The Station" comes close. Hey I even enjoyed it more than the prequel / remake that came out a year or two back. What it has in common with Carpenter's film is more so the ice setting, an unknown threat that is a single-form alien organism transforming the local wildlife into gigantic monster mutations and hybrids. It's like "Day of the Animals", but on steroids! Then there's the ending that only paints the apocalyptic mood playing out. This is a basic straight-face creature-feature at heart with a climatic cautionary warning, which tells a simple story that effectively lays it out with a strong grizzled protagonist (a very solid showing by Gerhard Liebmann), well timed suspense, gruesome thrills and a sense of mystery of mankind's fate. The final frame of the film is surprisingly effective in its suggestion, but they spoil it on an uncalled for tacky jump scare.

    The premise is far from unique and quite down-pat; a group of scientists/ technicians discover a glacier of blood (an inspired image when shown) high in the mountains, which after testing the liquid discover it contains an alien organism. As they try to survive and hold up against the effects of this organism, on a hiking trip to the station for an official visit is the Minister of the Environment.

    The feature is slickly photographed (despite some shaky camera movement early on) and makes excellent use of its vast, breathtaking backdrop. There's a definite sense of isolation and uneasiness, but never does it struck a feeling of claustrophobia and dread. The tension seems to unfold from threatening situations and the punctuated shocks. Its momentum is fairly sedate, but it becomes crazy, excessively so as it goes along and the director keeps a fairly tight hold.

    What I got a kick out of was that CGI was virtually little, if unseen, opting mainly for traditional special effects and they do pay-off. The creature designs are creative and horrific with beetle-fox hybrids, giant wood lice, flying crossbreeds. There's a whole range of beasties… and they're not friendly. Squamish moments are plentiful and there a creepy developments. While the generic script doesn't over feed itself, still it had some issues like an appearance of a sudden character for them to only disappear with a poor explanation. The performances are adequate, without anyone really standing out, other than Liebmann.

    Clichéd, but fun, strange sci-fi / horror monster romp.

    And the title "Blood Glacier" sounds so much better.
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    4
    • lost-in-limbo
    • May 31, 2014

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    • Release date
      • September 27, 2013 (Austria)
    • Country of origin
      • Austria
    • Official sites
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      • Official site (Austria)
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • The Station
    • Filming locations
      • South Tyrol, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Allegro Film
      • FilmVergnuegen
      • Filmfonds Wien
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $128,148
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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