This cool offering from Sci Fi Channel is first-rate entertainment.  

ICE SPIDERS, an original film about over-sized spiders stalking prey at a ski resort. Vitale took time to discuss that new chiller, speaks about some of this year’s recent efforts and also gave iF an exclusive sneak peek at more new original programs that we can look forward to.  

SCI FI CHANNEL’S THOMAS VITALE: “ICE SPIDERS is our particular twist on the the “giant spider” movie. Basically, we set the movie at a ski slope during winter, and the spiders attack against a snowy backdrop.  There’s an opportunity for great visuals and gags using locations such as the mountainside, the ski chalet, and the chair lift.”

“Ice Spiders” (even the title sends a shiver) has great special effects, a fast pace and a cast that knows how to scream and run at the right moment. It’s all-around fun.

The story is nothing new, but the tongue-in-cheek attitude of writer Eric Miller and director Tibor Takacs takes the horror genre one step closer to a homage to things past. The plot revolves around some mean (but still beautiful) spiders that terrorize a ski resort. Of course, there are reasons for the attack that have to do with a top government lab and a visionary scientist. Could we ask for more?

The movie reunites the cast of the hit show “Melrose Place,” but that’s only half the fun of watching this action-packed sci-fi thriller.

Sources:

IF Magazine:

http://www.ifmagazine.com/feature.asp?article=1934

The Hollywood Reporter:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/television…