Cold Storage (2026)

Released: 2026-01-29 Recommended age: 16+ No IMDb rating yet
Cold Storage

Movie details

  • Genres: Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
  • Director: Jonny Campbell
  • Main cast: Georgina Campbell, Joe Keery, Liam Neeson, Lesley Manville, Sosie Bacon
  • Country / region: United States of America, France
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2026-01-29

Story overview

Cold Storage is a 2026 sci-fi horror comedy where a dangerous, mutating fungus escapes from a sealed research facility. Two young employees team up with an experienced bioterror operative to contain the outbreak during a chaotic night shift, racing against time to prevent global catastrophe.

Parent Guide

An intense genre-blending film with graphic horror elements, strong violence, and mature themes. Recommended for mature audiences only.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
Strong

Graphic violence including fungal infection transformations, body horror, characters being consumed by fungus, intense peril throughout, weapons use, and survival combat. Multiple characters die in disturbing ways.

Scary / disturbing
Strong

Very frightening body horror with mutating fungal infections, grotesque transformations, jump scares, claustrophobic settings, and apocalyptic stakes. The fungal threat is visually disturbing and conceptually unsettling.

Language
Moderate

Strong language including f-words, s-words, and other profanity throughout, particularly during intense sequences. Typical of R-rated horror/action films.

Sexual content & nudity
Mild

Minimal sexual content. Some suggestive dialogue and mild romantic tension between characters, but no explicit scenes or nudity.

Substance use
Mild

Brief scenes may show characters drinking alcohol in social/work contexts. No prominent drug use depicted.

Emotional intensity
Strong

High tension throughout with constant life-or-death stakes. Characters face extreme stress, fear, and moral dilemmas. The apocalyptic scenario creates sustained emotional intensity.

Parent tips

This R-rated film blends horror, comedy, and sci-fi with intense sequences. Expect graphic violence, frightening imagery, strong language, and mature themes. Not suitable for young children; best for mature teens and adults who enjoy genre mashups.

Parent chat guide

Discuss biological threats and containment protocols in sci-fi. Talk about how the film uses humor to balance horror elements. Address workplace safety and ethical responsibilities in high-stakes environments. Explore character dynamics under extreme pressure.

Parent follow-up questions

  • What would you do if you discovered something dangerous at work?
  • How do the characters work together to solve problems?
  • What makes the fungus in the movie scary?
  • How does the film balance horror and comedy elements effectively?
  • What ethical dilemmas do the characters face regarding containment vs. disclosure?
  • How realistic are the scientific concepts presented?
  • What commentary might the film be making about biological research safety?

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