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The Chill Factor (1993): Cast & Plot

The Chill Factor (1993) movie poster

The Chill Factor is a 1993 horror film directed by Christopher Webster, starring David Fields as Chris, Aaron Kjenaas and Dawn Laurrie. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Chill Factor (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Chill Factor About?

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

After a reckless ride leaves them stranded on a frozen lake, a group of snowmobilers seeks refuge in a deserted cabin complex that was once the headquarters of a satanic cult. As night descends, the eerie remnants of the cult’s rituals begin to surface, turning their desperate bid for rescue into a harrowing battle against unseen horror.

The Chill Factor Themes & Keywords

· 33 tags
  • demonic possession
  • possession
  • possessed man
  • ouija board
  • eye
  • news articles
  • backstory
  • religious order
  • abandoned cabin
  • possessed killer
  • blood
  • explosion
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  • snowmobile rider
  • injured friend
  • group of friends
  • snow blower
  • snow blower the winter service vehicle
  • crushed to death
  • snowmobile ride
  • snow
  • snowmobile explosion
  • cabin in the woods
  • winter time
  • reference to the bible
  • skiing
  • lake
  • lake camp
  • woman wears a bra and panties
  • trapped
  • supernatural horror
  • snowmobile
  • group
  • demon
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Cast & crew

The Chill Factor Cast & Characters

David Fields leads the cast as Chris, with Aaron Kjenaas as Tom and Dawn Laurrie as Jeannie. Directed by Christopher Webster; 12 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Chill Factor

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Plot

The Chill Factor Plot Summary

What happens in The Chill Factor from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Tom [David Fields] and his fiancée Jeannie [Dawn Laurrie], along with younger sister Karen [Connie Snyder] and her boyfriend Chris [David Fields]—as well as their friends Ron [Jim Cagle] and Lissa [Eve Montgomery]—are on a winter snomobiling vacation in rural Wisconsin to celebrate Chris’s birthday. At a local tavern, Lissa is harassed by a drunken racist man who calls her derogatory African American slurs. A kindly waitress, Bessie [Bekki Vallin], apologizes for the patron’s behavior, and recommends the group venture to remote trails along Black Friar Lake as part of their snowmobiling excursion.

Full summary

The whole story of The Chill Factor, scene by scene

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Videos

The Chill Factor Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Chill Factor.

Demon Possessed (The Chill Factor) Original VHS Trailer (Christopher Webster, 1993)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Chill Factor?

9 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 activity brings the main group of friends to rural Wisconsin?

Cars

Cars in The Chill Factor

1 car on screen: the Tucker Sno-Cat Terra.

  • Tucker Sno-Cat Terra in The Chill Factor Tucker Sno-Cat Terra Minor role
Details

The Chill Factor Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Demon Possessed” and “Fator Calafrio”.

Also known as
  • Demon Possessed
  • Fator Calafrio
  • 魔鬼附身

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FAQ

The Chill Factor FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Chill Factor?

The Chill Factor runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Chill Factor released?

The Chill Factor was released on July 28, 1993.

Who directed The Chill Factor?

The Chill Factor was directed by Christopher Webster.

Who is in the cast of The Chill Factor?

The Chill Factor stars David Fields as Chris, Aaron Kjenaas as Tom and Dawn Laurrie as Jeannie, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Chill Factor have a post-credit scene?

No. The Chill Factor has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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