Fear is primal, and when parts of the world still feel untamed, aye, it’s wise to fear The Yeti. This creature feature is aiming for an April 10 release in theatres and on digital. Also, quick note, the actor here isn’t the same one people may confuse him with. Here, Pooh Bear he is not. In this film, he plays Booker, a man who may or may not understand what’s waiting for the unlucky souls trekking into the frozen wilds.
What we know so far is that the story takes place in 1947, when people could vanish without a trace and the Alaska Triangle hadn’t yet entered popular imagination. There are no UFOs either! The plot follows the disappearance of an oil tycoon (Corbin Bernsen) and a legendary adventurer (William Sadler).
They’re not as well known as Hale Boggs and Nick Begich, the politicians who later vanished in 1972, but the comparison helps underline how perilous this region can be. Co-directors Gene Gallerano and William Pisciotta make their feature debut here, which is already a promising hook. Ellie Bannister (Brittany Allen) and Merriell Sunday Jr. (Eric Nelsen) lead a rescue mission to find the missing men. They’re connected to the case personally, and the trailer keeps the rest close to the chest.
What makes it feel punchy so far is the cinematography, plus a nod to old pulp thrills, the sort of swagger that helped make The Shadow a fixture. The vintage style speaks volumes and gives this work the same air of mystique as those haunting radio dramas from long ago. Or one can simply compare this film to all those B-movies of the 50s where monsters and screams rule the screen. The directors have described it as a “1950s Cinemascope” style thriller with modern grit.
The reason why this movie is worth checking out are all the practical effects. From revealing the creature to the gore, fans of old school style movie-making will appreciate it. And for those catching it in the theatre, perhaps the manager will dial down the temperature for maximum effect.
The Yeti Trailer
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