The Thaw
“Extinction will find you.”
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.
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The Thaw Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-10
Top Cast
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Val Kilmer
Dr. David Kruipen
Martha MacIsaac
Evelyn Kruipen
Aaron Ashmore
Atom Galen
Kyle Schmid
Federico Fulce
Viv Leacock
Bart
Steph Song
Ling Chen
Anne Marie DeLuise
Dr. Jane Sanders
John Callander
Edward
Lamech Kadloo
Nuti
Evan Adams
Professor Anderson
Sebastian Stewart
Chad
William B. Davis
Ted
Alejandro Rae
Rob
Alexandra Staseson
Infected Girl
Brad Dryborough
Man with Needle
Greg Rogers
Webcam voice
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 6, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark A. Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark A. Lewis, Michael W. Lewis
- Original Score
- Michael Neilson
- Original Title
- The Thaw
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Brightlight Pictures, Anagram Pictures, Etch Media, Artifact Films, Corus Entertainment, Téléfilm Canada, Voltage Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark A. Lewis
Mark A. Lewis, Michael W. Lewis
Michael Neilson
Jan Kiesser
Rob Neilson
Mary Anne Waterhouse, Rob Neilson, Trent Carlson
Department Leadership Roster
Mark A. Lewis
Director
Mary Anne Waterhouse
Producer
Rob Neilson
Producer
Trent Carlson
Producer
Jan Kiesser
Director of Photography
Mark A. Lewis
Writer
Michael W. Lewis
Writer
Michael N. Wong
Production Design
Kirk Jarrett
Stunt Coordinator
Toby Taplin
Visual Effects Supervisor
James Tichenor
Visual Effects Supervisor
Patricia Hargreaves
Costume Design
Rob Neilson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thaw
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What is The Thaw about?
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.
Who directed The Thaw?
The Thaw was directed by Mark A. Lewis.
Who stars in The Thaw?
The principal cast of The Thaw includes Val Kilmer, Martha MacIsaac, Aaron Ashmore, Kyle Schmid, Viv Leacock.
When was The Thaw released and how long is it?
The Thaw was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Thaw?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thaw was composed by Michael Neilson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Thaw?
The Thaw holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).