Twilight of the Ice Nymphs (1998): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Twilight of the Ice Nymphs is a 1998 mystery fantasy film directed by Guy Maddin, starring Shelley Duvall, Alice Krige and Frank Gorshin. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Guy Maddin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Zeitgeist Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Twilight of the Ice Nymphs About?
The premise of Twilight of the Ice Nymphs without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Upon returning to the perpetually twilight island of Mandragora, Peter Glahn is drawn back to the captivating Juliana Kossel and the unresolved feelings she left behind. He finds himself entangled in a complex situation involving family rivalries, power struggles, and long-held secrets. The island's mysteries deepen as Dr. Isaac Solti pursues the alluring power of Venus, creating a dangerous and seductive atmosphere that threatens to consume everyone involved.
Twilight of the Ice Nymphs Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- zephyrus the greek minor deity
- farm
- widow
- statue
- statue of venus
- political prisoner
- fisherman
- ostrich
- female rear nudity
- rear nudity
- woman's bare butt
- male female relationship
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- venus the roman goddess
- supernatural power
- sun never setting
- shipping
- return home
- mythology
- mythical country
- mysterious woman
- murder
- insanity
- hallucination
- gothic
- falling in love
- falling in love with a statue
- expressionism
- ex political prisoner
- disappearance
- desire
- death
- cruelty
- absurdism
- female nudity
- surrealism
- brother sister relationship
- nudity
- hypnotism
- love
- amputee
- based on novel
- independent film
Twilight of the Ice Nymphs Cast
Shelley Duvall leads the cast, with Alice Krige and Frank Gorshin. Directed by Guy Maddin; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Guy Maddin
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Twilight of the Ice Nymphs Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Twilight of the Ice Nymphs 65 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
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TMDB 59% User score
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Twilight of the Ice Nymphs Plot Summary
What happens in Twilight of the Ice Nymphs from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A recently released convict, Peter Glahn, returns to his home in the peculiar land of Mandragora, a place where daylight never fades. While traveling back on a ship, Peter shares a fleeting moment of romance with Juliana Kossel. Upon his arrival, he visits the family ostrich farm managed by his sister, Amelia. Amelia is deeply infatuated with the enigmatic Dr. Isaac Solti, a gentleman scientist with manipulative tendencies. Tension arises when Cain Ball, Amelia’s laborer, confronts her regarding her commitment to selling the farm.
Full summary
The whole story of Twilight of the Ice Nymphs, scene by scene
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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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Who does Peter Glahn reconnect with upon arriving in Mandragora?
Cars in Twilight of the Ice Nymphs
3 cars on screen, including the 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria and the GM G-Series.
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1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role -
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1995 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Minor role
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Twilight of the Ice Nymphs FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Twilight of the Ice Nymphs, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Twilight of the Ice Nymphs?
Twilight of the Ice Nymphs runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Twilight of the Ice Nymphs released?
Twilight of the Ice Nymphs was released in 1998.
Who directed Twilight of the Ice Nymphs?
Twilight of the Ice Nymphs was directed by Guy Maddin.
More films by Guy Maddin Who is in the cast of Twilight of the Ice Nymphs?
Twilight of the Ice Nymphs stars Shelley Duvall, Alice Krige and Frank Gorshin, among 9 credited actors.
How is Twilight of the Ice Nymphs rated?
Twilight of the Ice Nymphs has 65 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Twilight of the Ice Nymphs have a post-credit scene?
No. Twilight of the Ice Nymphs has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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