Once the festive lights go dark, the novelty of the season evaporates, leaving us just as exhausted as you are. We’re weary of the premature dusks and the relentless cycle of heavy parkas and restrictive boots. There is a specific, razor-sharp chill that pierces through layers to find hidden aches you never knew existed, paired with the monotonous arrival of earthy tubers at every market stall. It’s a lot to endure, especially when the grim reality sets in: we haven’t even reached the halfway mark of this frozen stretch.
Yet, there is comfort in shared misery. Welcome to “Dead of Winter,” a particularly biting special feature from Polygon. Throughout this weekend, we are immersing ourselves in the films, television, and games that masterfully evoke the desolation of the frost. Within this anthology of critiques and reflections, you’ll encounter the treacherous ice levels that stymied our progress and the frigid villains that still linger in our nightmares. So, hunker down and get comfortable—the thaw is still a long way off.
Source: Polygon
