Although KICK-ASS was certainly the most talked about film that screened at Butt Numb-a-Thon in December, a little three-character movie called FROZEN was the one that I think put the greatest fear and anxiety in the hearts and extremities of those who watched writer-director Adam Green's latest feature (following HATCHET and SPRIAL). I didn't think FROZEN was ever going to get released theatrically for the pure and simple reason that it's almost too good and too terrifying compared to the current crop of shit suspense/horror features making the mainstream rounds in recent years. The film FROZEN most reminds me of is the 2003 thriller OPEN WATER, which is about a couple stranded out of the middle of the ocean with sharks moving in ever so patiently. FROZEN is about three people stranded on a chairlift…at a ski resort that is only open on the weekends…and it's a Sunday night…and it's really cold. And that's all you need to know, aside from the fact that everything these three do to rectify their situation makes perfect sense and is probably what most of us would do. Just thinking about it gives me the chills.
I've got about 100 seats to fill for the Chicago screening of FROZEN on Thursday, February 4, 2010, at 7:00pm at the theater in downtown Chicago (the exact location will only be given to contest winners).
Here's how to secure a pass good for you and one guest: Send me an email at therealcapone@aintitcoolmail.com with the subject line "BUNNY SLOPE TO HELL!" In the body of the email, I need your Name, whether or not you're bringing a Guest (guests' names are not required), and the answer to the following question (read carefully): "What is your favorite film set primarily or entirely in snow-covered/ice-cold conditions?" Keep your responses BRIEF--limit your answers to 75 words or less (no matter how tempted you are to go over the limit). Winners will receive an email from me before the weekend.
Please keep in mind that this is not an exclusive AICN event, and it is slightly overbooked to make sure there is a full house. If you cannot arrive at this screening early, please do not enter. If there's even the slightest chance you'll have to back out of attending if you do win, don't enter. If you have a job that might make you late or unable to attend, or an ill/pregnant relative, or a temperamental significant other, or a scratchy throat, do not enter.
