Society of the Snow: A Harrowing Journey through Netflix's Most Chilling Film
Prepare to be captivated by the chilling intensity of Society of the Snow, as Netflix unveils its most gripping film yet Brace yourself for an unforgettable journey into darkness that will leave you breathless
The arrival of the trailer for the upcoming Netflix movie "Society of the Snow" suggests that it may be the streaming service's most chilling film yet. While "Yellowjackets" is a fictional series loosely inspired by the 1972 Andes Flight Disaster, an upcoming Netflix movie will delve into the shocking true story in depth.
JA Bayona directs Society of the Snow, which is based on Pablo Vierci's book of the same name. The film documents the experiences of all 16 survivors of the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 plane crash.
Set to be released in early 2024, Netflix has unveiled the first trailer, which promises a gripping and harrowing viewing experience.
Society of the Snow looks like Netflix’s most harrowing movie ever
Netflix's trailer for Society in the Snow depicts a group of survivors fighting against the elements and resorting to extreme measures to stay alive. The opening scene shows the team members awakening in the freezing terrain after miraculously surviving a crash, but their struggle is far from over.
The passengers, a rugby team and their friends, are shown celebrating on the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 headed for Santiago, Chile. However, tragedy strikes as the plane crashes in the Andes mountains, resulting in the immediate loss of many team members. The survivors are left to grapple with the harsh cold and a critical shortage of food, with one person even resorting to eating a cigarette.
Another graphic clip depicts them resetting their friend’s broken leg without any pain relief. But perhaps the most unsettling part is not captured on screen: the harrowing reality that the survivors turned to cannibalism to stay alive.
While the 1993 film "Alive" has already recounted this story, "Society of the Snow" is considered a more true-to-life portrayal. According to one YouTube comment: "Society of the Snow is the first authentic depiction of the 1972 plane crash - Alive altered key details and names in the story."
Fernando Parrado, a survivor of the 1972 Andes flight disaster, is featured in the film. One review stated, "The survivors have said this film is MUCH more true to the story, realistic, and amazing than Alive... Bayona interviewed the survivors and the victims' families to make an accurate tribute to their story."
"Many are eagerly anticipating the release of the film. One user on X/Twitter wrote, 'I will not miss this, the movie is on a new level,' and another commented, 'This is looking good.' However, some are concerned about the dark subject matter, with one person stating, 'This story is incredible BUT cannibalism is NOT something I want to see.'
According to the official synopsis by the Society of the Snow, the film portrays the 1972 Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, which crashed in the Andes with only 29 of its 45 passengers surviving."
"Stranded in one of the harshest and most remote places on earth, they are forced to take drastic actions in order to survive."
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Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I am both intrigued and horrified by the upcoming Netflix film "Society of the Snow." The trailer promises a harrowing and unforgettable journey into darkness, and I am eager to see how the filmmakers will handle such a sensitive and tragic subject matter.
On the one hand, I am fascinated by the idea of exploring the true story of the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 plane crash. The survivors' struggle for survival in the harsh and remote Andes mountains is a testament to the human spirit, and I am eager to learn more about their ordeal. On the other hand, I am also deeply disturbed by the fact that the survivors resorted to cannibalism in order to stay alive. This is a very dark and disturbing subject matter, and I am not sure if I am emotionally prepared to watch it.
Ultimately, I think "Society of the Snow" will be a powerful and thought-provoking film that will stay with me long after I watch it. I am eager to see how the filmmakers will handle such a difficult subject matter, and I am hopeful that they will be able to do justice to the survivors' story.
