Review of The Thaw (2009) by Carl M — 31 Jan 2013
Mankind has destroyed the environment through global warming, but now, nature is fighting back! The melting of a polar ice cap reveals a deadly new parasite that overtakes a small band of researchers in Northern Canada.
It is up to them to prevent the bug from reaching civilization, or it may mean the end of humanity. Paranoia and suspense reign supreme in THE THAW, a winning combination that adds familiar elements from BUG, LONG WEEKEND, RIGHT AT YOUR DOOR, and THE THING together to form terrifying new thriller that is sure to get under your skin! One bite from these flesh-eating bugs can lay thousands of eggs, and once they hatch.
.. Like in THE THING, the game is figuring out which of the students have become infected, and watching as the group falls apart out of fear and mistrust. The pace is perfectly planned around this unfolding drama, with plenty of gory gross-outs found along the way.
THE THAW is rounded out by a solid cast and beautiful cinematography, making its only major weakness unfortunate timing, since it follows so many similar films in the past.
This review of The Thaw (2009) was written by Carl M on 31 Jan 2013.
The Thaw has generally received mixed reviews.
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