You've likely seen slashers in many different settings, but have you ever seen one in the snowy wilderness of northern Wisconsin? Featuring multiple snowmobile action sequences? Well, if not, then boy are you in for a treat! Because The Chill Factor is an incredibly unique piece of regional horror that's a ton of fun to watch and dissect!

We'll fill you in on what regional horror even is (as it's...a whole thing) and then jump into a contentious analysis of the film's final minutes, which ends up necessitating a live rewatch and shot-by-shot breakdown to decipher what it all might mean. (Hint: it's probably all about incest and it's probably super gross.)

Plus, did we mention snowmobile action sequences?

The Chill Factor
Directed by Christopher Webster
1993, USA

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