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Hypothermia (2012): Cast & Plot

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Hypothermia is a 2012 horror film directed by James Felix McKenney, starring Michael Rooker as Ray Pelletier, Blanche Baker and Benjamin Forster. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.

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Hypothermia (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 13m (73 min)
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Hypothermia About?

The premise of Hypothermia without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

An ice-fishing vacation takes a terrifying turn for two families when they unwittingly awaken a mysterious creature lurking beneath the frozen lake. As danger rises, they must overcome their differences and work together to survive and escape the icy waters and the threat that dwells within.

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Cast & crew

Hypothermia Cast & Characters

Michael Rooker leads the cast as Ray Pelletier, with Blanche Baker as Helen Pelletier and Benjamin Forster as David Pelletier (as Benjamin Hugh Abel Forster). Directed by James Felix McKenney; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from James Felix McKenney

More films directed by James Felix McKenney, best-rated first: Automatons and Satan Hates You.

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Plot

Hypothermia Plot Summary

What happens in Hypothermia from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On a frigid, wind-swept lake, Ray Pelletier hunts for a quiet ice fishing spot, only to break through the thin surface and disappear into the cold water. Inside the lakeside cabin, his wife Helen Pelletier, their son David Pelletier, and David’s girlfriend Gina talk about life after college, imagining a future in the Peace Corps and a move to Uganda. The mood is calm but tense, as they weigh the practicalities of long-term plans against the immediacy of Ray’s fate.

Full summary

The whole story of Hypothermia, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Hypothermia?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Hypothermia Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Hypothermia - The Coldest Prey” and “Гипотермия”.

Also known as
  • Hypothermia - The Coldest Prey
  • Гипотермия
  • Hipotermia
  • 失温症

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FAQ

Hypothermia FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hypothermia, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hypothermia?

Hypothermia runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

When was Hypothermia released?

Hypothermia was released on October 2, 2012.

Who directed Hypothermia?

Hypothermia was directed by James Felix McKenney.

More films by James Felix McKenney

Who is in the cast of Hypothermia?

Hypothermia stars Michael Rooker as Ray Pelletier, Blanche Baker as Helen Pelletier and Benjamin Forster as David Pelletier (as Benjamin Hugh Abel Forster), among 7 credited actors.

Does Hypothermia have a post-credit scene?

No. Hypothermia has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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