Ravenous
I know I've mentioned this on a previous list, but this was a recent rewatch for me, and I've got to say, I liked it even better the second time around. Based on the experiences of both the Donner party and Alfred Packer, Ravenous is a period piece with a lot of great snowy scenes. Guy Pearce leads the cast as a disgraced soldier sent to serve at a remote outpost, and Robert Carlyle steals scenes as the sinister stranger hiding some very gruesome secrets.
Alien vs. Predator
A team of scientists is assembled by an aging tycoon to investigate a mysterious structure found underground in Antarctica. Once inside, they find themself in the middle of a battle between the titular two franchise species.
I did not expect a lot going into Alien vs. Predator; it had not exactly received rave reviews. However I ended up being pleasantly surprised. As usual, I dug the snowy atmosphere, and the film also gets bonus points for starring Lance Henriksen, who always classes up even the lamest movie. Yes, it's silly and a bit overblown, but it's not a terrible way to kill an hour and a half. It certainly beats it's direct sequel, Alien vs. Predator: Requiem, which actually managed to be worse than I expected.
Werewolves WithinI voted this my number one film of 2021, so you can read my rave review of it here. Obviously, I think you should check this one out ASAP.
Damien: The Omen II
Not all of this superior sequel is set in a snowy environment, but enough of it is for me to include it on this list. Many scenes successfully capture the coziness of being curled up inside on a cold winter's day or the beauty of the snow covered outdoors. Lance Henriksen also pops up in this one, appearing in Damien's life to help him uncover his true nature and destiny. A rare sequel that (at least in my opinion) is as good as the original that spawned it.
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