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Now what if I also told you that Jack gets arrested at the start of Act 3 for streaking earlier in the movie? The stakes are even higher now because of this twist.
Twists are what keep a formulaic story engaging for an audience that understands the language of the genre very well. Hot Frosty screenwriter Russell Hainline understands this extremely well and creates a setup that is promised to pay off.
When Jack comes to life, he is… well, in the nude. He also accidentally falls through a store window and steals some clothes, unknowingly breaking laws left and right. Sheriff Hunter (Craig Robinson) arrests Jack for these crimes at the peak of Jack and Kathy’s relationship, creating a ticking clock as Jack starts melting in the jail cell.
