Directed by Jonny Campbell from a screenplay by David Koepp (adapted from his own 2019 novel), the film throws an unlikely trio into chaos when a long-sealed parasitic fungus breaks out of an old military base hidden beneath a self-storage facility. What starts as a dull night shift for coworkers Teacake (Keery) and Naomi (Campbell) quickly turns into an all-out struggle for survival — and possibly the fate of the world — when the microorganism mutates, spreads, and unleashes grotesque, explosive terror on anything in its path.
Neeson plays a battle-scarred bioterror operative called in to help contain the escalating outbreak, while a supporting cast including Sosie Bacon, Vanessa Redgrave, and Lesley Manville adds depth to the off-the-walls ensemble. The result is a genre mash-up that blends horror, sci-fi, and dark comedy with over-the-top creature chaos and more than a few laughs along the way.
Whether you’re in it for the thrills, the practical effects, or Neeson’s gravelly commands, Cold Storage promises a feverish night at the movies you won’t soon forget.
Rated: R