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MOVIE REVIEWS - The Frozen Ground Reviews
R 2013 ‧ Mystery/Crime ‧ 1h 45m
DescriptionA teenage escapee (Vanessa Hudgens) provides a critical break in the case, as an Alaskan detective (Nicolas Cage) hunts a serial killer who has been preying on women for 13 years.
Release date: August 23, 2013 (USA)
Director: Scott Walker
Box office: 5.617 million USD
Producers: 50 Cent, Randall Emmett, Jane Fleming, Mark Ordesky, Remington Chase, Jeff Rice
Production companies: Cheetah Vision, Mandate Pictures, LLC, MoviePass Films
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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.
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The film was shot in 26 days. By the end of filming, the days had 3-1/2 fewer hours of daylight.
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Jack Halcombe is based on retired Alaska State Trooper Detective Glenn Flothe.
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Robert Hansen's house in the film is the property where the real-life Hansen lived during his active killing years.
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In this movie, Nicolas Cage plays the law enforcement officer and John Cusack plays the convict. In Con Air (1997), the roles were reversed; Cusack was the law enforcement officer.
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"Heavy Metal Shuffle," by the punk band Reagan Youth, plays during the strip club scene. Vocalist Dave Rubenstein's girlfriend was a prostitute who was murdered by serial killer Joel Rifkin.
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In the film, John Cusack flies a Piper PA-18 Super Cub. Robert Hansen flew the same type of plane in real life.
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When Halcombe (Nicholas Cage) is reviewing files in connection to the missing girls, the photos he looks through and that are later on the wall at the police station (with the exception of Vanessa's character) are those of the real life victims.
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When Vanessa Hudgens pole dances, she wears a Natori Feathers Plunge Contour Bra.
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Robert Hansen died August 21, 2014, at Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage. He was 75.
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Anachronisms
In the epilogue, set in 1983, a modern flat-screen TV (turned off) is on the wall at the airport.
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When Sergeant Halcombe meets Mrs. Morehead in a café, a TripAdvisor sticker is on the entrance door.
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After Robert picks up Debbie Peters for a photo shoot, a 2005 Ford truck drives toward the camera.
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When Susie's sister walks out of the diner after meeting with Jack, a TripAdvisor sticker is on the door.
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The McKay Building, looming in the background when Hansen picks up Debbie Peters, is the wrong color. In the 1970s, it was pink with maroon trim.
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One shot at Anchorage International Airport shows several Alaska Airlines 737s parked at the gate. Alaska Airlines started flying 737s in the 1990s.
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At the end of the film, when Cindy goes up the escalator at Anchorage International Airport, a TSA sign appears to the right.
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Just before Robert picks up Debbie in the RV, a 1990 or 1991 Subaru Legacy is in the background.
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Continuity
When Holcombe and Von Clausen are doing surveillance on Hansen, the side windows of their car are coated in ice too thick to see through. In the next sequence, they pursue Hansen with crystal clear windows.
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Crew or equipment visible
Around 1:05:00, when Hanson is flying out to dump evidence, somebody is clearly in the back of the plane.
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Factual errors
The end credits state that this movie is the first time Cindy Paulson, the only known survivor, has told her story. She has given interviews to several "true crime" shows.
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The end credits begin with pictures and information about Hansen's known victims
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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!
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Jack Halcombe: How many open cases has he got?
Sgt. Wayne Von Clasen: With hunters, hikers, boaters and idiots just wandering off, about six hundred from the last two years.
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Robert Hansen: You little cunt! You think you can threaten me with this little whore? I should have killed you when I had the chance!
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Robert Hansen: Goddammit, Bob!
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Robert Hansen: We agreed on a price, and Goddammit, that's how it's gonna be!
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Referenced in
Chelsea Lately: Episode #6.135 (2012) (TV Episode)
The round table discusses the new movie starring Nicolas Cage and Vanessa Hudgens.
On Cinema: 'The Frozen Ground' and 'Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning' (2012) (TV Episode)
Tim and Gregg review this film
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Projector: The Frozen Ground (2013) (TV Episode)
movie is reviewed
Soundtrack Credits
Deadlocked
Written by Joe Conte
Performed by Zeenit
Published by Burnmore Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of A&R Select
Take Me Home
Written by Minna Walker and Robert Cutarella
Performed by Pixie Revolution as Minna Walker
Published by Pixie Revolution as Minna Walker and Imagine All Music Now (ASCAP)
I Always Tried
Written by Kevin Fisher
Performed by The Kevin Fisher Band
Published by Songs Of The court (BMI) / Stone Poet Music (BMI) / Imagine All Music Now (BMI)
This Is Who I Am
Written by Susan Hunkler and Kim Arden
Performed by Susan Rose
Published by Sage House Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of A&R Select
4-3-1
Written by Brad Buxer (as B. Buxer) and B. Connole
Performed by The Jetzons
Published by Trailerville Music (BMI) / Vintage Masters Music (ASCAP)
Hey
Written by D.R. Wilke and P. Murphy
Performed by Blue Shoes
Published by Trailerville Music (BMI)
Heavy Metal Shuffle
Written by David Rubinstein (as D. Rubinstein) and Paul Bakija (as P. Bakija)
Performed by Reagan Youth
Courtesy of LoveCat Music
Published by LoveCat Music (ASCAP)
By Arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group
Something About You
Written by Joe Conte
Performed by Zeenit
Published by Burnmore Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of A&R Select
If Ever 2 Hearts Weere Meant To Be
Written by E. Scott, R. Smith & T. Allen
Performed by Eric Scott and Co.
Published by Hatton Road Music (BMI)
© 2008 Selectracks, Inc.
These Walls Between
Written by Dennis Livingston
Performed by Loosely Tightly (as Loosely Tight)
Published by Trailerville Music (BMI)
Real Time
Written by Brad Buxer (as B. Buxer) and B. Connole
Performed by The Jetzons
Published by Trailerville Music (BMI) / Vintage Masters Music (ASCAP)
Summers Sweet
Written by Joe Conte
Performed by Killtube
Published by Burnmore Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of A&R Select
At The Playground
Written by Joe Conte
Performed by Killtube
Published by Burnmore Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of A&R Select
Fates May Lie
Written by Josh Weekley & Steve Benton
Performed by Snatch Magnet
Published by Burnmore Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of A&R Select
Walk My Way
Written by M. Mongelli, M. James, S. Kops
Performed by The Karma Killers
Published by Imagine All Music (ASCAP)
Have a Ball
Written by Darin Baker
Performed by Superpower
Published by Burnmore Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of A&R Select
Play Me Like A Rhythm
Written by R. Galpin, S. Whiteman, M. Schenker, J. Chalfant
Performed by Funny Money
Published by Corksniffer Music (ASCAP)
© 2008 Selectracks, Inc.
Triumph Over Will
Written by Eric Keith Jackson
Performed by The Rogues
Published by Trailerville Music (BMI)
One Foot In The Grave
Written by Josh Weekley & Steve Benton
Performed by Snatch Magnet
Published by Burnmore Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of A&R Select
Fightin Society
Written by Dennis Livingston
Performed by Loosely Tightly (as Loosely Tight)
Published by Trailerville Music (BMI)
Smoke From A Gun
Written by Larry Greene and Roger Craig
Performed by Fortune
Published by Songs of Benair Churchill (BMI) & a/c Mellin-Greene / Errigal Music (BMI)
Courtesy of Benair Churchill LLC and Larry Gree and Roger Craig
Waking All The Demons
Written by Stuart Hart
Published by Seven Mile Lane Music (ASCAP)
© 2008 Selectracks, Inc.
Memory Finds You
Written by Nathan Picard
Performed by Nathan Picard and The Vacancy
Published by Two Tone Technicolor (ASCAP)
Let Me Go Crazy
Written by Dennis Livingston
Performed by Loosely Tightly (as Loosely Tight)
Published by Trailerville Music (BMI)
No Angel
Written by Minna Walker (ASCAP)
Performed by Pixie Revolution as Minna Walker & Greg Johnson
Produced by Pixie Revolution as Minna Walker & Greg Johnson
Published by Pixie Revolution as (Minna Walker (ASCAP)

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