Society of the Snow review: Netflix cannibal movie Digital Trends

Society of the Snow is a gripping true story of life, death, and cannibalism, but it's not much better than Alive.

In October 1972, a plane chartered by an amateur Uruguayan rugby team crashed in the mountains south of Chile, leading to a harrowing tale of life, death, and cannibalism. The story has been depicted in two films, including Society of the Snow, which aims for a more realistic portrayal of the events. The film portrays the crash and the subsequent struggle for survival in a gripping and intense manner, depicting the emotional and physical toll on the survivors.

The film delves into the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by the survivors as they grapple with the decision to consume the deceased in order to survive. It presents a realistic and gritty portrayal of the characters' struggle for survival, capturing the desperation and anguish of their situation. The film is less graphic than its predecessor, Alive, but still conveys the horror and primal terror of the elements.

Society of the Snow is a somber and intense film that explores the limits of human endurance and the harsh realities of survival in extreme conditions. It presents a bleak and unflinching portrayal of the survivors' ordeal, highlighting the physical and psychological toll of their experiences. While the film suffers from some of the same issues as its predecessor, it offers a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

The film is now available in select theaters and streaming on Netflix, offering viewers a gripping and harrowing portrayal of a true story of survival and resilience. For more of A.A. Dowd's writing, visit his Authory page.