Fritt Vilt (Cold Prey) is a 2006 Norwegian horror and suspense film directed by Roar Uthaug. The film is about the struggle for survival of five young people stranded on a secluded mountain who encounter a psychopathic serial killer in an abandoned hotel.

Plot

Five friends who set out to snowboard in the mountains find themselves in a difficult situation when one of them breaks his leg. In the harsh conditions of winter, in an area without cell phone reception, their only shelter is an old, abandoned mountain hotel. However, they soon realize they are not alone. The hotel is the home of a serial killer who disappeared years ago, and the psychopath is anything but hospitable to his guests. As the young people begin to be hunted down one by one, they are forced to confront their fears to survive.

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Thematic Structure

• Struggle Against Nature: The film explores the main characters simultaneously battling both a man-made threat and the merciless conditions of nature. This makes the suspense multi-layered.
• Isolated Fear: The characters' complete lack of connection to the outside world heightens the film's tension. This isolation reinforces the feeling of helplessness and minimizes the hope of escape.
• Punishment of City Elites: As a common theme in traditional slasher films, the young people, accustomed to the comfort of city life, are portrayed as powerless against nature and primal fear.

Production and Release Information

Fritt Vilt (Cold Prey) is considered one of the most successful examples of modern horror in Norwegian cinema. The film premiered in Norway on October 13, 2006, and in Turkey on February 22, 2008.

Cast

• Ingrid Bolsø Berdal (Jannicke) - The team's leader-spirited and strong character.
• Rolf Kristian Larsen (Morten Tobias) - The friend who is injured and causes the team to stay at the hotel.
• Tomas Alf Larsen (Eirik) - One of the other male members of the team.
• Endre Martin Midtstigen (Mikal) - The brave but reckless character in the group.
• Viktoria Winge (Ingunn) - The most sensitive and timid member of the team.

Awards and Nominations

• Amanda Awards (2007)
• Best Actress – Ingrid Bolsø Berdal
• People's Choice Award – Fritt vilt
• Kanon Awards (2007)
• Best Producer – Martin Sundland
• Best Sound Design – Christian Schaanning

Box Office Performance

Fritt Vilt (Cold Prey) achieved great box office success in Norway, paving the way for sequels in the series. In Turkey, it was watched by 30,869 viewers and grossed ₺206,554.