: The night descends into a series of double-crosses involving a local femme fatale, Renata Crest ( Connie Nielsen ), and a drunken friend, Pete Van Heuten ( Oliver Platt ). ❄️ Themes and Style
The story follows Charlie Arglist (), a shady lawyer for the local mob. subtitle The Ice Harvest
The film received upon release but has since gained a cult following. : The night descends into a series of
: An ice storm hits, making their escape impossible. Charlie spends the night wandering through strip clubs and bars, increasingly paranoid that Vic or Guerrard will kill him. : An ice storm hits, making their escape impossible
: It was a departure for Harold Ramis, known for broader comedies like Caddyshack and Groundhog Day .
: Oliver Platt’s performance as the perpetually drunk Pete is frequently cited as the film's comedic highlight.
: Charlie and his volatile partner, Vic Cavanaugh ( Billy Bob Thornton ), embezzle $2.1 million from their boss, Bill Guerrard.