Screams of a Winter Night
Ten college friends take a winter weekend camping trip to Lake Durand. The group holes up in an old cabin where the original owners were once found dead, with local Native Americans suspecting they were the victims of a spirit called Shataba. As the group nestles in for the night, they start telling each other scary stories.
Why it matters
An atmospheric anthology framed by a snowy cabin lockdown, blending folk horror with classic campfire dread.
- Early example of horror’s “story within a story” device, predating later anthology hits like *Creepshow*.
- Practical effects and makeup capture 70s indie horror charm, with creature designs that lean into local mythology.
- Perfect for fans of regional horror and folklore-infused scares, steeped in the eerie isolation of winter woods.
- Some pacing lags and uneven segments, but the framing story’s mounting tension keeps the cold grip tight.
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Cast
Horror DNA
⚠ Limited data — scores are approximate
Gore
0
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
60
Creature
18
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
33
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