3 Chilling Psychological Thrillers to Watch During Snowy Lockdown

Escape the cold with these unsettling films that will chill you to the bone

Feb. 1, 2026 at 4:07pm

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With much of the Midwest blanketed in snow and sub-zero temperatures, it's the perfect time to curl up and watch some bone-chilling psychological thrillers. From the icy isolation of "The Lodge" to the claustrophobic terror of "Frozen," these three films offer a much-needed dose of excitement and suspense to those stuck indoors.

Why it matters

Psychological thrillers have a way of getting under your skin, providing a thrilling escape from the monotony of being snowed in. These films tap into our deepest fears and anxieties, making the most of the eerie quiet and isolation that comes with being trapped inside during a winter storm.

The details

"The Lodge" follows a soon-to-be-stepmother who joins her fiancé and his two children on a snowy Christmas retreat, only for strange things to start happening when he's called away for work. "Frozen" traps a group of friends on a ski lift high above the ground as a winter storm rolls in and a pack of wolves begins to circle. "I'm Thinking of Ending Things" takes a young woman on a surreal, nightmarish trip to meet her boyfriend's parents.

  • The Midwest has been blanketed in several feet of snow and sub-zero temperatures in early 2026.
  • "The Lodge" is currently available to stream on Tubi.
  • "Frozen" is currently available to stream on Tubi.
  • "I'm Thinking of Ending Things" is currently available to stream on Netflix.

The players

Riley Keough

An American actress who plays the role of Grace, the soon-to-be-stepmother, in "The Lodge".

Kevin Zegers

A Canadian actor who plays the role of Dan, one of the friends trapped on the ski lift in "Frozen".

Jessie Buckley

An Irish actress who plays the lead role in "I'm Thinking of Ending Things".

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What they’re saying

“Slow-burn thrillers don't usually rattle me, but "The Lodge" took some surprising turns that have haunted me ever since.”

— Alyse Stanley, Author (tomsguide.com)

“I already know this will be a divisive one, but I love a movie that's so weird, you just have to share it with the world.”

— Alyse Stanley, Author (tomsguide.com)

The takeaway

These three psychological thrillers offer a thrilling escape from the monotony of being trapped indoors during a brutal winter storm, tapping into our deepest fears and anxieties to provide an unsettling yet rewarding viewing experience.