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5/10Formula flick + a bit preachy at times,
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The Thaw(2009)
Extinction will find you.
5.7(359)1h 34m2009-08-30
HorrorScience Fiction
The Thaw Synopsis
At a remote Arctic research station, four ecology students discover the real horror of global warming is not the melting ice, but what's frozen within it. A prehistoric parasite is released from the carcass of a Woolly Mammoth upon the unsuspecting students who are forced to quarantine and make necessary sacrifices, or risk infecting the rest of the world.
The Thaw (2009) is a horror and science fiction film directed by Mark A. Lewis, released on August 30, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Val Kilmer, Martha MacIsaac, Aaron Ashmore and Kyle Schmid. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 359 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark A. Lewis
- Writers:
- Mark A. Lewis, Michael W. Lewis
- Producers:
- Trent Carlson, Mary Anne Waterhouse, Rob Neilson
- Cinematographer:
- Jan Kiesser
- Production:
- Brightlight Pictures, Anagram Pictures, Etch Media, Artifact Films, Corus Entertainment, Téléfilm Canada, Voltage Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Thaw (2009) Trailer
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The Thaw Cast & Crew
Main cast
Val Kilmer
as Dr. David Kruipen
Martha MacIsaac
as Evelyn Kruipen
Aaron Ashmore
as Atom Galen
Kyle Schmid
as Federico Fulce
Viv Leacock
as Bart
- Steph Song
Steph Song
as Ling Chen
Anne Marie DeLuise
as Dr. Jane Sanders
- John Callander
John Callander
as Edward
- Lamech Kadloo
Lamech Kadloo
as Nuti
Evan Adams
as Professor Anderson
Sebastian Stewart
as Chad
William B. Davis
as Ted
Key crew
Directed by Mark A. Lewis, written by Mark A. Lewis and Michael W. Lewis, produced by Trent Carlson, Mary Anne Waterhouse and Rob Neilson.
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The Thaw Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 359 ratings.
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The Thaw – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Thaw online?
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The Thaw (2009) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Thaw?
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The main cast of The Thaw (2009) includes Val Kilmer, Martha MacIsaac, Aaron Ashmore, Kyle Schmid and Viv Leacock. The film was directed by Mark A. Lewis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Thaw released?
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The Thaw was released on August 30, 2009 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Thaw worth watching?
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The Thaw (2009) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 359 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Thaw?
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