'Infinite Storm': 5 things to know about survival thriller film starring Naomi Watts

The movie tells the real life story of Pam Bales, who went on to save a man's life during a blizzard
UPDATED MAR 11, 2022
Official poster of 'Infinite Storm' (Bleecker Street)
Official poster of 'Infinite Storm' (Bleecker Street)

Naomi Watts has been one of the greatest actors of this generation and has given numerous award-winning performances. The actress is set to enthrall audiences with another power-packed performance in the upcoming movie ‘Infinite Storm’. Based on the article ‘High Places: Footprints in the Snow Lead to an Emotional Rescue’, the movie revolves around an experienced climber named Pam Bales, who is ascending Mount Washington and decides to turn back before she reaches the summit as a huge blizzard approaches.

While coming down, she encounters a stranded man and makes a commitment to get them both down the mountain before nightfall. Will she be able to get herself and the stranded man down to the camp? Or the blizzard will take their lives? The answers to these burning questions will be given when the movie arrives in the theatre, later this month.

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The movie seems to have some similarities with the 2015 movie ‘Everest’ and it will be interesting to see if ‘Infinite Storm’ also gets a positive reaction from the critics as well as the audiences.

Here’s everything you need to know about ‘Infinite Storm’.

Naomi Watts as Pam Bales in 'Infinite Storm' (Bleecker Street)

When does ‘Infinite Storm’ release and where can you watch it?

The upcoming movie will be released in theatres on Friday, March 25.

What is ‘Infinite Storm’ all about?

The official synopsis reads, “As an experienced climber (Naomi Watts) ascends Mt. Washington, she turns back before she reaches the summit as a huge blizzard approaches. But on her way down, she encounters an alone, stranded man, and takes it upon herself to get them both down the mountain before nightfall arrives and they succumb to the storm. Based on a true story.

Who stars in the upcoming drama movie?

Naomi Watts will be playing the lead role of Pam Bales in the movie while Billy Howle will be seen portraying the character of John.

Naomi Watts

The Academy Award-nominated actress needs no introduction. Her credentials are a testament to her success. She began her professional career by appearing in commercials and made her feature film debut in the 1986 movie ‘For Love Alone’. Since then, she has been a part of numerous high-end ventures, including ‘Mulholland Drive’, ’21 Grams’, ‘King Kong’, ‘Dream House’, ‘Diana’, ‘The Outsider’, and ‘Twin Peaks’.

(EDITORS NOTE: This image has been retouched for shine) Naomi Watts attends the Christian Dior show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2018 on September 26, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Dior)

She has been nominated for 2 Oscars, 4 SAG Awards, and 1 Golden Globe.

Other actors to feature in the movie include Sophie Okonedo, Denis O’Hare, Eliot Sumner, and Parker Sawyers. 

Creators

Based on the life of Pam Bales, the movie is being helmed by Malgorzata Szumowska. On the other hand, the film is penned by Joshua Rollins.  

Watts, Trudie Styler, Peter Sobiloff, Mike Sobiloff, Celine Rattray, and Jenny Halper are the producers of the movie.

Meanwhile, Jason De Beer, Shirin Hartmann, Andrew Karpen, Nic Marshall, Joshua Rollins, Kent Sanderson, Nick Schumaker, Malgorzata Szumowska serve as executive producers.

Trailer

The trailer is filled with moments that would make you anxious. Watts is in her full element and looks determined to save the stranded man. You can watch the trailer here.



 

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