Road of Bones

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In a chilling supernatural thriller set in Siberia, a film crew investigates a ghost story surrounding the Kolyma Highway, known as the Road of Bones, built atop the remains of Stalin's gulag prisoners. This 1200-mile road, where temperatures plummet to sixty degrees below zero, was once lined with Soviet gulags that housed countless prisoners, many of whom perished while working. Their bodies were buried beneath the permafrost, leaving a haunting legacy. Felix Teigland, a documentary producer, discovers the potential for a compelling story and, with his camera operator, hires a local Yakut guide to journey to Oymyakon, the coldest settlement on Earth. As they travel, Teig becomes captivated by the local culture and meets enigmatic characters. However, upon reaching Oymyakon, they find the village eerily deserted except for a mysterious nine-year-old girl. Chaos erupts as a malevolent shaman and the forest spirits he controls pursue them. As they flee across the desolate permafrost, the team must confront the anguished echoes of the past. Their survival on the Road of Bones hinges on uncovering the truth behind the haunting presence that seeks to claim them.