In a remote antarctic research station the researchers have found an alien creature frozen solid buried in the ice. They estimate it has been there for 100,000 years and so dig it out an Put in an ante room for later examination. However the creature defrosts, come alive and then starts killing the lonely researchers. t first they are unaware that it is picking them of but it later comes to light that it can absorb that person and produce an exact duplicate of the victim. When this is discovered they do not know who is real and who is alien. It is nearly impossible to kill and only fire makes it afraid. Kurt Russel stars as our hero and it is he who takes the fight to the alien creature. some of the scenes are really chilling, no pun intended, the dog transforming is gruesome. the man whos chest splits open is horrible and the ending was a real surprise. A very good ending! there is no real soundtrack to speak of and the scenery is just cabins and ice but the story and the acting and the incredible special effects sell the movie completely. one of my all time favorite movies. Watch this film if you dare, you'll be glad you did. Highly recommended.
The Blu Ray: *****************************====
Video info: *****************************== You get a 2.39:1 Image which is very sharp and well-defined, which is achieved because this copy was taken from quoting the DVD pamphlet "A crisper master copy". Unlike some newer movies such as AVP etc, the blacks are deep and again crisp rather than just the black that makes you squint at the ill defined screen.
Not as good as truly modern Blu Ray movies but pretty close.
Audio Info: *****************************== OH Yes the sound is amazing! True Dolby HD and believe me it packs a punch. Do not have it too loud though or the scary bits will have you jumping right out of your seat. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Buy it, Watch it and Watch it again.
Summary: watch this great film!
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Production Year: 2005 - Horror - Director: Eli Roth - Original Language: English - Classification: 18 years and over - Starring: Jay Hernandez, Derek Richardson, Shane Daly, Lenka Vlasakova, Eythor Gudjonsson, Jan Vlasak
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