---
title: "The Frozen Ground"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-frozen-ground-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 199373
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Frozen Ground (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-frozen-ground-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Frozen Ground is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Thriller, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Picture Perfect Corporation, Grindstone Entertainment Group, Cheetah Vision. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A determined trooper teams with a survivor to hunt down an Alaskan serial killer."

### Why Watch
- Based on true events
- Atmospheric Alaskan wilderness setting
- Suspenseful crime thriller

### Caveats & Content Note
- Intense violence and mature themes may be unsettling
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains graphic violence and adult subject matter, so it’s not for younger audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: tense, gritty, atmospheric

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-frozen-ground-2013#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Scott Walker
- **Networks / Studios**: Picture Perfect Corporation, Grindstone Entertainment Group, Cheetah Vision

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nicolas Cage** as *Jack Halcombe*
- **Vanessa Hudgens** as *Cindy Paulson*
- **John Cusack** as *Robert Hansen*
- **Radha Mitchell** as *Allie Halcombe*
- **Jodi Lyn O'Keefe** as *Chelle Ringell*
- **Katherine LaNasa** as *Fran Hansen*
- **Dean Norris** as *Sgt. Lyle Haugsven*
- **50 Cent** as *Pimp Clate Johnson*
- **Gia Mantegna** as *Debbie Peters*
- **Kevin Dunn** as *Lt. Bob Jent*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of the film?
An Alaska State Trooper partners with a young woman who escaped a serial killer to bring him to justice.

### Q: Is the story based on real events?
Yes, it is based on the crimes of real Alaskan serial killer Robert Hansen.

### Q: What genre does the movie belong to?
It is classified as a thriller and crime film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and forty‑five minutes.

### Q: Who does the trooper work with to catch the killer?
He works with a young woman who survived the killer’s attacks.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Frozen Ground — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/199373)
- [The Frozen Ground - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Frozen_Ground)

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