Ice from the Sun

Ice from the Sun (1999)

Depravity. Hostility. Insanity. And Other Acts of God.

Though once an average wizard's apprentice, the evil sovereign known only as 'The Presence' has the distinct quality of having gained the hatred of heaven and hell alike. Cast aside to rule a bizarre alternate dimension filled with unending violence and bloodshed, those unfortunate to live under his command hire Alison, an assassin, to hunt and destroy him. Soon after her mission begins, Alison finds herself haunted by ghastly visions of death, destruction, and mass chaos.

Date of release
1999-05-14
TMDB
4.1 / 10 (9)
Runtime
1h 57m
Genres
Horror, Fantasy
Director
Eric Stanze

Casting

Interesting facts

Ice from the Sun is a 1999 independently produced horror film directed by Eric Stanze, and is St. Louis–based production company Wicked Pixel Cinema's second feature film.

Production and reception

Ice from the Sun was produced in the St. Louis, Missouri, metropolitan area with a cast of local actors. Stanze used 193 rolls of Super 8 film (a total of 9,650 feet) to shoot the film.

The film was released on DVD in 1999 by SRS Cinema, and it received strong reviews in the horror film media. Mac McIntire, writing for DVD Verdict, stated the film was “recommended for die hard horror fans looking for something way off the beaten path.”

In 2001, the film received a theatrical release, where it was met with mixed reviews. Maitland McDonagh, writing for TV Guide Online, praised the film for being “often imaginative and surprisingly accomplished within the limits of its ultra-low budget.” However, Stephen Holden of The New York Times complained “it is the kind of film that only a certain breed of cinematic cultist could tolerate.” Also, Michael Atkinson, writing in The Village Voic…

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