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Snow Beast (2011): Cast & Plot

Snow Beast (2011) movie poster

Snow Beast is a 2011 horror thriller directed by Brian Brough, starring Shawn Carter as Snow Boarder, Gregg Christensen and John Schneider. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Snow Beast (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Brian Brough
Genres
Horror , Thriller , Drama , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Snow Beast About?

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

Survival is everything for Jim and his research team studying the Canadian lynx each year. This season he must bring along his rebellious sixteen‑year‑old daughter, Emmy. When the lynx vanish, the search uncovers a relentless predator stalking the wilderness, a creature no prey can evade.

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Cast & crew

Snow Beast Cast & Characters

Shawn Carter leads the cast as Snow Boarder, with Gregg Christensen as Snow Beast and John Schneider as Jim Harwood. Directed by Brian Brough; 15 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Brian Brough

More films directed by Brian Brough: Tails of Christmas, Enchanting Christmas, Passport to Love and Santa, Maybe.

Full filmography
Plot

Snow Beast Plot Summary

What happens in Snow Beast from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A snowboarder Shawn Carter at a Canadian ski lodge is enjoying the slopes when he finds himself in an unfamiliar, isolated forest area. He tries to retrace his path, but he is stalked and killed by a towering predator hidden among the snow-laden trees.

Full summary

The whole story of Snow Beast, scene by scene

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Videos

Snow Beast Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Snow Beast.

Snow Beast Official Trailer (2011)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Snow Beast?

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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What type of creature serves as the main antagonist in the film?

Cars

Cars in Snow Beast

4 cars on screen, including the 2006 Ford F-150 and the 1988 GMC Sierra.

  • 2006 Ford F-150 in Snow Beast 2006 Ford F-150 Important role
  • 1988 GMC Sierra in Snow Beast 1988 GMC Sierra Minor role
  • 2004 Mitsubishi Galant in Snow Beast 2004 Mitsubishi Galant Minor role
  • 2007 Toyota Tundra in Snow Beast 2007 Toyota Tundra Minor role
Details

Snow Beast Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “스노우 비스트” and “Snow Beast - Überleben ist alles”.

Also known as
  • 스노우 비스트
  • Snow Beast - Überleben ist alles
  • Besta da Neve
  • מפלצת שלג
  • Снежен звяр
  • 雪兽
  • Fera da Neve

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FAQ

Snow Beast FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Snow Beast?

Snow Beast runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Snow Beast released?

Snow Beast was released on July 22, 2011.

Who directed Snow Beast?

Snow Beast was directed by Brian Brough.

More films by Brian Brough

Who is in the cast of Snow Beast?

Snow Beast stars Shawn Carter as Snow Boarder, Gregg Christensen as Snow Beast and John Schneider as Jim Harwood, among 15 credited actors.

Does Snow Beast have a post-credit scene?

No. Snow Beast has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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