Prepare for a throwback to the golden age of creature features. Unlike the high-tech thrillers of late, The Yeti is a gritty, R-rated survival horror that prioritizes practical effects and 1950s-style “Cinemascope” suspense.
The Details
- Release Date: April 10, 2026 (Limited Theatrical & Digital VOD).
- Setting: 1947, Northern Alaska.
- Run Time: 91–93 Minutes.
- Rating: Rated R for bloody violent content and gore.
- Directors: Gene Gallerano and William Pisciotta.
The Plot
In the frozen, post-WWII wilderness of Alaska, an oil tycoon (Merriell Sunday Sr.) and a legendary adventurer (Hollis Bannister) vanish without a trace. Their children—Ellie Bannister and Merriell Sunday Jr.—lead a desperate rescue mission into the deep snow. They soon discover they aren’t just fighting the elements; they have trespassed into the territory of a prehistoric predator that has been awakened and is now systematically hunting them.
The Cast
The film features a strong ensemble of horror and character acting veterans:
- Brittany Allen (What Keeps You Alive, Dexter: Original Sin) as Ellie Bannister.
- Eric Nelsen (1883) as Merriell Sunday Jr.
- Jim Cummings (The Wolf of Snow Hollow) in a key supporting role.
- William Sadler (The Shawshank Redemption, Demon Knight).
- Corbin Bernsen (Psych, The Dentist).
Why It’s Generating Buzz
The filmmakers have explicitly stated they wanted to move away from “clean” CGI monsters. They’ve leaned into “backyard J.J. Abrams-style filmmaking”—meaning lots of practical gore, a towering physical creature suit, and a focus on atmospheric dread rather than digital spectacle.