Dead of Winter


Dead of Winter is a thriller film made in 1987. It was directed by Arthur Penn and is a loose remake of the 1945 film My Name Is Julia Ross. It stars Mary Steenburgen, who plays three roles.

In New York, struggling actress Katie McGovern Mary Steenburgen lives with her husband Rob Sweeney William Russ and her brother Roland Mark Malone, who is visiting the couple. At an audition, Mr. Murray Roddy McDowall hires her immediately.The pair drive upstate into the teeth of a raging snow storm. When they arrive at the home of Dr. Joseph Lewis Jan Rube, he graciously greets Katie from his wheelchair. He gives her a tour of the house, which features a number of trophies from his hunting days, including two massive stuffed polar bears. Katie asks to use the phone to call Rob but finds it has no dial tone. Dr. Lewis explains that the storm must have downed the lines and that Mr. Murray would drive her into town in the morning to make her call if necessary. ........

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