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Netflix: Nicolas Cage and Vanessa Hudgens' The Frozen Ground became No. 8 movie

Nicolas Cage and Vanessa Hudgens joined forces over 10 years ago to bring to life one of the most well-known real-life-based thrillers, which has now become Top 8 worldwide on Netflix. Here are the details.

Vanessa Hudgens in The Frozen Ground.
© IMDbVanessa Hudgens in The Frozen Ground.

Netflix continues to change its rankings all the time, and this time it has updated the list of the most-watched movies of the week, featuring a dramatic thriller with Nicolas Cage and Vanessa Hudgens: “The Frozen Ground“.

This action film, which premiered in 2013 and was directed by Scott Walker, is based on true events and focuses on the story of the serial killer hunter, Detective Jack Halcombe, who is determined to capture a murderer in Alaska.

The production offers a chilling look at the pursuit of justice in serial murder cases and highlights the determination of investigators to bring criminals to justice. Undoubtedly, it is one of the best titles in the Top 10 worldwide.

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The Frozen Groung ranked Top 8 on Netflix worldwide

The Frozen Ground” is a movie that has been well received for its intriguing plot based on real events during 2013, and this week it has become a trend again on Netflix, where it has positioned itself as the Top 8 worldwide.

Flix Patrol, the specialized metric site, reported this morning that the title has been in the ranking of the most-watched since May 10, having surpassed other popular productions, such as “xXx: Return of Xander Cage”.

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Although it was not a massive box office success at the time, it has gained recognition for its focus on a real serial murder case and the actors’ ability to convey the intensity and seriousness of the story.

The thriller stands out for its intense performances, especially those of Nicolas Cage and John Cusack, as well as its tense and gloomy atmosphere. It is inspired by the real-life story of serial killer hunter Robert Hansen.

What is The Frozen Groung about?

The story takes place in Anchorage where several women have disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Jack Halcombe receives the case and begins to investigate, connecting the missing persons to a guy named Robert Hansen.

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The truck driver, played by John Cusack, appears to be an upstanding citizen, but the detective is convinced he is responsible for kidnapping, torturing, and murdering multiple women over the years.

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During the investigation, he works alongside a young survivor of Hansen’s attacks, played by Vanessa Hudgens, who provides valuable clues to catch the killer. However, chaos escalates quickly.

After a series of events change the course, he faces challenges in his quest for solid evidence to stop Hansen, who is a skilled manipulator and has managed to hide his crimes for a long time.

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Ariadna is a versatile journalist who covers a broad spectrum of sports topics and creates evergreen content. Her career in journalism began in 2021 at Indie Emergente, a digital music magazine, where she honed her skills in writing and reporting. In 2023, she expanded her repertoire by contributing to Spoiler Latinoamerica, where she created general culture content, before joining Spoiler US in 2024 to write entertainment pieces. With over four years of experience across different media outlets, Ariadna brings a wealth of knowledge and an expanding influence to the field of journalism.

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