''So Cold the River'' is a 2022 horror film that was written and directed by Paul Shoulberg. It is based on the novel by the same name by

Michael Koryta Michael Koryta (pronounced ) (born September 20, 1982) is an American author of contemporary crime and supernatural fiction. His novels have appeared on ''The New York Times'' Best Seller list, and have won or been nominated for prizes and awa ...

Synopsis

Erica is a documentary filmmaker who gave up on her career after one of her prior subjects did something unspeakable. She's persuaded to once again return to this field by Alyssa, the daughter of dying and mysterious billionaire Campbell Bradford. She is tasked with profiling his life, including his ties to his hometown, but Erica is given few clues as to his past other than a bottle of water from a local spring. Erica travels to a resort he once frequented, where she discovers that Campbell is tied to a dark, disturbing history full of evil.

Cast

Bethany Joy Lenz Bethany Joy Lenz (born April 2, 1981) is an American actress, singer-songwriter and filmmaker. She is known for her portrayal of Haley James Scott on The WB / The CW television drama '' One Tree Hill'' (2003–2012). She also starred as Michell ...

as Erica Shaw * Alysia Reiner as Alyssa Bradford-Cohen *

Katie Sarife Katie Sarife is an American actress. She is best known for playing Daniela Rios in the 2019 supernatural horror film ''Annabelle Comes Home''. Career She appeared in the episode ''Fan Fiction'' of the television series '' Supernatural'' and in ' ...

as Kellyn Cage *

Andrew J. West Andrew James West (born November 22, 1983) is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Fisher in the ABC Family comedy drama ''Greek'', and as Gareth in the AMC horror drama '' The Walking Dead''. He appeared as a guest star in t ...

as Josiah Bradford * Michael J Rogers as Campbell *

Deanna Dunagan Deanna Dunagan (born May 25, 1940) is an American actress. While principally active as a stage actress, she has also worked in television and film. She is best known for her Tony Award-winning portrayal of Violet Weston in Tracy Letts' '' Augus ...

as Anne McKinney *

Kevin Cahoon Kevin Cahoon (born July 21, 1971) is an American actor, director, writer, and singer-songwriter. Early life Kevin Cahoon was born on July 21, 1971, in Houston, Texas. Cahoon began his performing career at the age of six as 'The World's Younges ...

as Dylan * Kingston Vernes as Lucas Granger * Aaron Roman Weiner as Rory Granger

Production

Filming for ''So Cold the River'' took place at the French Lick Resort and

West Baden Springs Hotel The West Baden Springs Hotel, formerly known as the West Baden Inn, is part of the French Lick Resort and is a national historic landmark hotel in West Baden Springs, Orange County, Indiana. It is known for the dome covering its atrium. Prior ...

in West Baden Springs,

Orange County Orange County most commonly refers to: *Orange County, California, part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area Orange County may also refer to: U.S. counties *Orange County, Florida, containing Orlando *Orange County, Indiana *Orange County, New ...

Indiana Indiana () is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. It is the 38th-largest by area and the 17th-most populous of the 50 States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th s ...

Release

''So Cold the River'' was given a limited theatrical release in the United States on March 25, 2022, followed by a VOD release the following week.

Reception

''So Cold the River'' holds a rating of 58% on

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, based on 12 reviews, with an average rating of 6.6/10.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 2184390 2022 horror films 2022 films American horror films 2020s English-language films 2020s American films Films shot in Indiana