12 Pairs Figure Skaters Millimeters From Disaster

Metal blades inches from a pretty face in a cold setting. And sequins — many sequins.

This is not the plot of a B-horror movie — this is pairs figure skating at the Olympics. Spins, jumps and twirls all perfectly synchronized down to a millisecond and always a millimeter from disaster

Photographers in Sochi captured the moments that might give you icy nightmares.

Don't try this on your local frozen pond, aspiring skaters.