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Parasite Unleashed: 'Cold Storage' Trailer Drops!

8/6/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Get ready for a wild ride in "Cold Storage," a comedic sci-fi thriller! The trailer showcases Joe Keery and Georgina Campbell as hapless employees at a self-storage facility who unwittingly unleash a menacing parasitic fungus. With Liam Neeson playing a bioterror operative, this film, directed by Jonny Campbell and penned by David Koepp, is set to hit theaters in 2026.

History

Historical Context

In 1975, the U.S. confronted the Coccidioides immitis fungus, which caused over 20,000 reported cases annually, revealing vulnerabilities to biological threats. This historical backdrop informs contemporary narratives like "Cold Storage," a film reflecting societal fears of bioterrorism and the intersection of humor and horror, underscoring ongoing cultural anxieties surrounding pathogens and public health crises.

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Story summary

Get ready for a wild ride in "Cold Storage," a comedic sci-fi thriller! The trailer showcases Joe Keery and Georgina Campbell as hapless employees at a self-storage facility who unwittingly unleash a menacing parasitic fungus. With Liam Neeson playing a bioterror operative, this film, directed by Jonny Campbell and penned by David Koepp, is set to hit theaters in 2026.

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