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Dead of Winter: The Donner Party

2015Movie1 h 24 minNR

DocumentaryHistory
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

Summary

What starts out as a voyage to the West in pursuit of the American Dream quickly turns deadly for the Donner party after a series of bad decisions and severe weather.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Doug Glover
Written by
Raymond Bridgers
Produced by
Laura Decludt, Ben Kahn
Music by
Laurence A. Ellis

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Facts

November 27, 2015 · 1 h 24 min · NR

Released
November 27, 2015
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, History, Horror
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Dead of Winter: The Donner Party worth watching?"

Questions about Dead of Winter: The Donner Party

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Dead of Winter: The Donner Party worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.3).

Will Dead of Winter: The Donner Party scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Dead of Winter: The Donner Party?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.