As the clock ticks past midnight, two unsuspecting employees stumble upon something far scarier than office politics: a parasitic nightmare lurking beneath their workplace. In a sci-fi horror comedy that mixes laughter with sheer gross-out horror, Cold Storage invites you into a world where a routine night shift quickly spirals into chaos. With a stellar cast featuring Joe Keery and Georgina Campbell, this film is set to turn Valentine’s Day into a horror fest.
What happens when ordinary life meets extraordinary terror? Check out this exclusive clip, where Keery, sporting a striking departure from his Stranger Things character, and Campbell unveil a truly rancid discovery. From rat kings to mutant fungi, this is not your typical romance movie.
A Scare Beyond Your Average Office Prank
Imagine clocking in for what you think is just another long night at a dull storage facility. You grab your coffee, settle into the mundane, and then—boom!—chaos breaks out. Cold Storage catapults you into that very scenario, where Teacake (Keery) and Naomi (Campbell) must confront terrifying realities shaped by military secrets and biological horror.
What is a rat king?
In the film, the grotesque imagery of a rat king emerges as a disturbing focal point, tapping into primal fears of decay and infection. It compels you to confront what lurks beneath our floors and within our walls. And isn’t that the most horrifying thought of all—that our workplaces could become breeding grounds for something unimaginable?
David Koepp, known for scripting blockbuster hits like Jurassic Park, drives the narrative, adapting his own novel to bring you this wickedly entertaining tale. Under the direction of Jonny Campbell, whose experience spanning from Doctor Who to Westworld shapes this film’s gripping atmosphere, expect an exciting blend of horror and humor.
The film’s synopsis hints at a terrifying night in a facility built on secrets buried by the government. As Teacake and Naomi battle a creeping microorganism that multiplies with every tick of the clock, they are joined by a grizzled bioterror operative played by Liam Neeson. Together, they must fend off what could escalate into the extinction of humanity itself.
Why Horror Comedy is the Perfect Genre Right Now
With societal tensions at an all-time high, horror comedies offer a unique escape—combining laughter with fear to allow audiences to confront their anxieties. Cold Storage embodies this trend perfectly, delivering a mix of chuckles and chills reminiscent of classics like Return of the Living Dead. Rather than brain-chomping zombies, prepare for human hosts merging with out-of-control mutant organisms.
Who else stars in this nightmare?
The film showcases a truly impressive cast, including Sosie Bacon from Smile, Oscar winners Vanessa Redgrave and Lesley Manville. Yet, it’s the mouthwatering, if not stomach-churning, special effects, featuring rat-infested chaos, that will steal your attention as they bring the horrors to life.
Mark your calendars for February 13, as Cold Storage hits theaters, ready to splatter its way into your nightmares. So, who knew a night shift could turn into a reckoning with mutant fungi? Are you ready to face the ooey-gooey terror lurking just beneath the surface?
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