Dead of Winter 1987

Overview

Dead of Winter is a 1987 American psychological thriller film directed by Arthur Penn. The film features Mary Steenburgen, who portrays three distinct roles, alongside cast members Roddy McDowall and Jan Rubeš. The story follows a fledgling actress who is lured to a remote mansion under the impression that she is participating in a screen test. Upon her arrival, she discovers that she has been taken prisoner and is being held against her will. She soon realizes that she is trapped in the middle of a dangerous blackmail plot. Produced by John Bloomgarden, Michael MacDonald, and Marc Shmuger, the film was released in the United States on February 6, 1987. It is classified under the genres of horror and thriller and has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes. The production was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. The film explores themes of suspense and deception as the protagonist struggles to survive her situation within the isolated setting of the mansion.