The Dyatlov Pass Incident

"History always repeats itself."

Feb 28 2013 R 1h 40m
Horror, Mystery, Thriller

In February of 1959, nine Russian hikers ventured into a remote area of the Ural Mountains. Two weeks later, all of them were found dead. What happened is a mystery that has baffled investigators and researchers for decades. It has become known as the Dyatlov Pass Incident. When five ambitious American college students are issued a grant to return to the site of the original events, they gear up with the belief that they can uncover and document the truth of what happened to the supposedly experienced hikers. But what they find is more shocking than anything they could have imagined. Retracing the steps of the Russians' ill-fated journey, the students are plagued by strange and increasingly terrifying phenomena that suggest that in spite of the desolate surroundings, they are not alone. The forces at work in the Dyatlov Pass Incident have been waiting for them.

Plot

The Dyatlov Pass follows a group of American students on a trek to investigate the true life mystery of nine Russian skiers who befell unexplained deaths while skiing in the Russian mountains in 1959. To this day, their deaths have been one of the most bizarre unsolved mysteries of the 20th century.

Written by

Vikram Weet

Directed by

Renny Harlin

Production Countries

Russia, United States of America, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Kjam Media, Aldamisa Entertainment, Midnight Sun Pictures, Future Films, Non-Stop Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination total

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Average Rating
5.7 out of 10
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