“Cold Road” which will release in 2024 is a Canadian spinechiller film directed by. It centers on Tracy, an indigeous woman casted by Roseanne Supernault, who travels along a frozen highway in northern Saskatchewan to care for her sick mother. During her trip, she is stalked by a semi-truck driver.
Awards & Nominations
The film was positively reviewed and the Best Sound Mixing category at the 12th Canadian Screen Awards nominated Brent Planiden along with Chris Ferguson for the same award.
Cast & Crew
- Director & Writer: Kelvin Redvers
- Producer: Kelvin Redvers, Matt Watterworth, Gianna Isabella Magliocco
- Cast:
- Roseanne Supernault as Tracy
- Samuel Hoeksema as Officer Romer
- Taylor Kinequon as Eve
- C. Blake Evernden as Semi Truck Driver
IMDb Ratings
As of December 2024, “Cold Road” holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10, based on 90 user reviews.
Personal Insights
“Cold Road” perfectly depicts detachment and harsh beauty of the Canadian North. Supernault is great in her performance and captures the spirit of Tracy perfect. The rhythm of the film raises the tension and creates a strong feeling of intimacy with Tracy, who is fighting for her life against nature and her nemesis.
Cultural Significance
One of the most distinct traits of this film is its genuine depiction of Indigenous stories, both in terms of the cast and the crew. Kelvin Redvers who is the director of Cold Road is of Dene nation and encourages the voice of the Indigenous perspective which promotes more diversity in the cinema. The film implies this is not only about enjoyment but it is a cultural piece that addresses the hardships and struggles of Indigenous women showing the cultural significance of the film in today’s Canada.
