Set against the unforgiving cold of Northern Minnesota, “Dead of Winter” unfolds as a tense kidnapping drama where hopelessness seeps through every frost-laden moment. With desperation brewing “like a virus,” the film underscores how a brutal climate can amplify human peril.

Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson forged a powerful connection on the set of “The Long Walk,” a dystopian film lauded for its brutal realism. Despite the film’s harsh backdrop, their bond showcases the depth and importance of male friendship in challenging times.

Journalist Alec Luhn set out on what should have been a routine solo hike in Norway’s Folgefonna National Park. Instead, a sudden fall left him with multiple broken bones, stranded for six distressing days until a rescue team finally reached him.

A Ukrainian woman in Kyiv survived a terrifying nine-story fall from her home during a Russian missile attack. She believes her survival offers a symbol of hope for others facing the ongoing unrest in her country.