Ah, the New Year. A time for fresh starts, gym memberships that won't last past February, and bold declarations of "New Year, New Me." But what about New Year, New... murderous snowman?
If you're not already tuned into Messed Up Movies for our January deep dive, "New Year, New You," allow us to introduce our headliner: the over-the-top, bargain-bin classic that is 1997’s Jack Frost. No, not the feel-good Michael Keaton movie where a snow dad plays catch with his kid. This is the other Jack Frost—the one where a genetically-mutated serial killer comes back as a snowman and invents entirely new ways to commit atrocities (and puns) in the process.
The Plot: Michael Cooney's Frosty Vision
Picture this: a serial killer named Jack Frost is en route to his execution when—because the ‘90s were nothing if not extra—a collision with a “genetics truck” turns him into a sentient snowman. Now he's cold, angry, and ready to terrorize the folks of Snowmonton, a town that boasts the dumbest cops, citizens, and sled-sharpening parents this side of Fargo.
What ensues is a gloriously unhinged, direct-to-video romp full of sled decapitations, antifreeze oatmeal, and lines like, “I guess Christmas came early,” delivered after Shannon Elizabeth’s infamous bathtub death scene. Yeah, this isn’t the Frozen snowman your kids love.

Why We Chose Jack Frost
For our "New Year, New You" theme, we wanted films that dig into the concept of transformation—whether it's physical, emotional, or downright insane. And Jack? Well, he checks all the boxes. One minute he’s a flesh-and-blood maniac; the next, he’s an icy mutant with powers that rival Iceman and Sandman combined. Regeneration? Check. Ice spears? Check. The ability to melt into puddles and reconstitute himself to exact revenge? Check.
Oh, and if that doesn’t scream “New Year, New You,” consider this: Jack Frost doesn’t just embrace his snowman rebirth; he leans in. He turns it into his most prolific murder spree yet. Goals, right?
The Kills: Where Horror Meets Looney Tunes
Let’s talk snowman carnage. From impaling a teen with an icicle and reabsorbing it like some frosty T-1000, to using his snow-body for deeply uncomfortable purposes in the bathtub scene, Jack’s kills are imaginative, absurd, and kind of horrifying.
The sled decapitation of a pre-teen? Wild. Strangling a woman with Christmas lights before topping her off with a tree star? Art. And let’s not forget the showdown finale where the sheriff literally rock bottoms Jack into a truck full of antifreeze. Name a better hero move—we’ll wait.

The Most Messed Up Moment
The winner has to be the bathtub kill. It’s not just the “what the hell am I watching” factor; it’s also the SpongeBob-esque music that accompanies it. The scene is equal parts campy, uncomfortable, and unforgettable—basically a perfect metaphor for the movie itself.
Honorable mention goes to Jack’s grand plan of baking human body parts into pies pre-snowman days. Who knew Jack Frost was literally about serving cold revenge?
Why You Should Watch
Let’s face it: January can suck. The holidays are over, your resolutions are already crumbling, and the weather is trash. But Jack Frost is here to remind you that sometimes, you just need to laugh at the absurdity of it all—even if it involves a homicidal snowman.
So grab a blanket, pour yourself some antifreeze-free hot cocoa, and fire up this ridiculous cult classic. And when you’re done, swing by the Messed Up Movies Patreon to help us pick the next insane flick for this month’s theme.
Because if Jack Frost taught us anything, it’s that change isn’t just inevitable—it’s hilarious, messy, and probably accompanied by bad puns.
Happy New Year!

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