July 5, 2026
Parasitic Pandemonium: 'Cold Storage' - A Darkly Comedic Sci-Fi Adventure
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RSS Feed In this episode of *Movies First*, Chris and Jessica take a wild plunge into the darkly comedic sci-fi horror film *Cold Storage*, where the most dangerous entity to emerge from space isn't an alien invasion, but a tiny parasitic fungus. The hosts unpack the film's bizarre premise, which begins with the Skylab disaster of 1979, leading to a zombie outbreak caused by a long-dormant fungus hidden beneath a self-storage facility in Kansas.
Chris and Jessica highlight the film's unique storytelling, which blends real historical events with absurdity, as they follow two night shift workers, Tea Cake and Naomi, played by Joe Keery and Georgina Campbell. Their relatable characters find themselves in an outrageous situation, and the hosts appreciate how their ordinary lives ground the chaos around them. The chemistry between the leads is palpable, making their struggle against the bizarre events feel authentic and engaging.
The episode also delves into the performances of Liam Neeson and Lesley Manville as former Pentagon operatives, whose complex dynamic adds depth to the narrative. Chris and Jessica discuss how their characters grapple with past mistakes while navigating the unfolding chaos, enriching the film with emotional stakes.
Listeners will be captivated by the portrayal of the fungus itself, which introduces a unique twist on the zombie genre with its brain-controlling properties and explosive infected. The hosts commend the film's ability to maintain tension and humor, showcasing a script that knows how to embrace its absurdity while delivering smart commentary.
With a score of 7.5 out of 10 and an MA rating, this episode invites listeners to consider whether they are ready for a film that combines dark humor, sci-fi thrills, and unexpected emotional depth. Join Chris and Jessica as they explore the wild ride that is *Cold Storage*, a film that challenges viewers to embrace its madness while delivering entertainment in spades.
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Chris: Okay, so here's a what if the most
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dangerous thing to ever come out of space
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wasn't an asteroid or aliens, but
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a tiny parasitic fungus? That's the
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premise of this movie. And let me tell you,
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it's as wild as it sounds.
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Jessica: It really is. I mean, the idea of
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Skylab falling out of orbit in 1979
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and leaving behind a tank of fungus that
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eventually causes a zombie outbreak,
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that's such a unique and bizarre starting
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point for a story. It's like they took a real
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historical event and turned it into this
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darkly comedic sci fi horror ride.
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Chris: Exactly. And what's so clever is how they
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connect the dots. The tank crashes in the
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Australian outback, sits there for years, and
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then microscopic cracks let the fungus
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escape. Fast forward to the present day
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and this thing is buried under a self storage
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facility in Kansas. It's such a ridiculous
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chain of events, but it works because it's
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so unexpected.
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Jessica: And then you've got these two night shift
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workers, Tea Cake and Naomi, who
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accidentally stumble across it. I m love
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how the movie sets them up as these totally
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ordinary people just trying to get through
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their shifts before throwing them into this
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insane situation. It makes the whole
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thing feel more grounded even as the story
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gets crazier.
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Chris: Right. And Joe Keery as Tea Cake is just
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perfect. He's got that laid back, slightly
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quirky vibe that makes him instantly likable.
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And then there's Georgina Campbell as Naomi,
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who's this young mom just trying to make ends
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meet. Their chemistry is great because
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they're so different, but they balance each
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other out totally.
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Jessica: And what I really liked is how they're not
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portrayed as heroes. They're just two regular
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people who are completely out of their
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depths. It makes their reactions to
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everything feel so real. You can't help but
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root for them even when they're clearly in
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over their heads.
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Chris: And then of course, you bring in Liam Neeson
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and Leslie Manville as these former Pentagon
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operatives. I mean, Liam Neeson as Major
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Quinn. You know he's going to bring that
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intense, no nonsense energy. But what I
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loved is how the movie plays with that. He's
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not just the stoic action hero. There's this
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edge to him, like he's carrying some baggage
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from his past.
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Jessica: Yes, and Lesley Manville as Colonel Trini
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Romano is such a great counterbalance to him.
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She's calm, collected, and clearly the brains
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of the operation. Together they have
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this dynamic that feels lived in, like
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they've been through a lot together. It
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adds another layer to the story because you
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can tell there's history there.
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Chris: And that history becomes really important as
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the story unfolds. They're not just there to
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save the day. They're grappling with their
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own past mistakes and trying to make things
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right. It gives the movie a surprising amount
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of depth, especially for something that's so
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over the top.
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Jessica: Speaking of over the top, let's talk about
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the fungus itself. The way it's portrayed is
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so creepy and unsettling. It's not just
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your typical zombie outbreak. This is a
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parasitic organism that takes over its host's
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brain. And then just when you think it can't
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get any worse, the infected explode. It's
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such a unique twist that keeps you on edge.
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Chris: Yeah, the whole walking dead before a lights
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out explosion thing is such a clever way to
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raise the stakes. You're not just worried
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about the infected attacking, you're also
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waiting for them to go boom. It adds this
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extra layer of tension that keeps you
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guessing, and that's what
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Jessica: makes the movie so entertaining. It's not
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just the action or the horror, it's. It's the
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way it leans into its own absurdity. The
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script is so off the wall, but it's also
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really smart. It knows exactly what it is and
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doesn't try to be anything else.
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Chris: Absolutely. And I think a lot of that comes
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down to the team behind it. David Koop,
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who wrote the book and the screenplay, has
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such a knack for blending science and
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spectacle. I mean, this is the guy who wrote
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Jurassic Park. He knows how to take these
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big, outlandish ideas and make them feel
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grounded and engaging.
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Jessica: And then you've got Johnny Campbell
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directing, bringing this zany, high energy
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vibe to the whole thing. There's the sense of
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fun and unpredictability that runs through
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the entire movie. Even in the darker,
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more dramatic moments. There's this
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underlying sense that the filmmakers are
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having a blast and that energy is
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infectious.
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Chris: Speaking of infectious, how about Vanessa
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Redgrave's cameo? I did not see
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that coming. She plays this elderly,
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suicidal client at the storage facility,
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and her performance is just wow.
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It's such a small role, but she makes such an
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impact.
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Jessica: Oh, absolutely. She's only on screen
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for a few minutes, but she brings so much
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depth and emotion to the character. It's one
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of those moments that catches you off guard
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because it's so different from the rest of
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the movie. But it works.
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It adds this unexpected layer of humanity to
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the story, and that's what I
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Chris: think makes this movie stand out. It's not
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just a mindless splatterfest. There's heart
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and humor and even a bit of social commentary
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woven into the chaos. It's ridiculous,
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yes, but it's also really smart and well
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crafted.
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Jessica: Exactly. It's the kind of movie that knows
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how to have fun while still giving you
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something to think about. And it's not afraid
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to take risks or be a little weird. That's
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what makes it so memorable.
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Chris: So the big question Is it worth seeing?
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Jessica: Oh, definitely. If you're into dark
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comedy, sci fi, or just want something
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completely different, this is a must watch.
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It's not for everyone. If you're squeamish or
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don't like over the top humor, it might not
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be your cup of tea, but if you're willing to
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embrace the madness, you're in for a treat.
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Chris: I agree. It's one of those movies that you
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just have to experience for yourself. It's
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not perfect, but it's so unique and
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entertaining that you can't help but enjoy
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the ride. I'd say it's worth the price of
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Jessica: admission, and with a rating of MA and a
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solid 7 and a half out of 10, it's clear that
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this movie delivers on what it promises. It's
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ridiculous fun, plain and simple.
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Chris: Well said. So grab your popcorn, buckle up
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and get ready for a wild ride. This one's
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definitely worth checking out.
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Chris: Okay, so here's a what if the most
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dangerous thing to ever come out of space
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wasn't an asteroid or aliens, but
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a tiny parasitic fungus? That's the
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premise of this movie. And let me tell you,
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it's as wild as it sounds.
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Jessica: It really is. I mean, the idea of
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Skylab falling out of orbit in 1979
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and leaving behind a tank of fungus that
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eventually causes a zombie outbreak,
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that's such a unique and bizarre starting
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point for a story. It's like they took a real
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historical event and turned it into this
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darkly comedic sci fi horror ride.
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Chris: Exactly. And what's so clever is how they
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connect the dots. The tank crashes in the
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Australian outback, sits there for years, and
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then microscopic cracks let the fungus
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escape. Fast forward to the present day
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and this thing is buried under a self storage
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facility in Kansas. It's such a ridiculous
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chain of events, but it works because it's
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so unexpected.
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Jessica: And then you've got these two night shift
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workers, Tea Cake and Naomi, who
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accidentally stumble across it. I m love
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how the movie sets them up as these totally
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ordinary people just trying to get through
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their shifts before throwing them into this
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insane situation. It makes the whole
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thing feel more grounded even as the story
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gets crazier.
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Chris: Right. And Joe Keery as Tea Cake is just
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perfect. He's got that laid back, slightly
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quirky vibe that makes him instantly likable.
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And then there's Georgina Campbell as Naomi,
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who's this young mom just trying to make ends
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meet. Their chemistry is great because
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they're so different, but they balance each
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other out totally.
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Jessica: And what I really liked is how they're not
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portrayed as heroes. They're just two regular
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people who are completely out of their
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depths. It makes their reactions to
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everything feel so real. You can't help but
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root for them even when they're clearly in
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over their heads.
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Chris: And then of course, you bring in Liam Neeson
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and Leslie Manville as these former Pentagon
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operatives. I mean, Liam Neeson as Major
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Quinn. You know he's going to bring that
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intense, no nonsense energy. But what I
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loved is how the movie plays with that. He's
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not just the stoic action hero. There's this
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edge to him, like he's carrying some baggage
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from his past.
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Jessica: Yes, and Lesley Manville as Colonel Trini
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Romano is such a great counterbalance to him.
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She's calm, collected, and clearly the brains
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of the operation. Together they have
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this dynamic that feels lived in, like
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they've been through a lot together. It
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adds another layer to the story because you
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can tell there's history there.
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Chris: And that history becomes really important as
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the story unfolds. They're not just there to
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save the day. They're grappling with their
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own past mistakes and trying to make things
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right. It gives the movie a surprising amount
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of depth, especially for something that's so
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over the top.
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Jessica: Speaking of over the top, let's talk about
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the fungus itself. The way it's portrayed is
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so creepy and unsettling. It's not just
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your typical zombie outbreak. This is a
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parasitic organism that takes over its host's
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brain. And then just when you think it can't
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get any worse, the infected explode. It's
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such a unique twist that keeps you on edge.
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Chris: Yeah, the whole walking dead before a lights
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out explosion thing is such a clever way to
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raise the stakes. You're not just worried
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about the infected attacking, you're also
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waiting for them to go boom. It adds this
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extra layer of tension that keeps you
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guessing, and that's what
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Jessica: makes the movie so entertaining. It's not
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just the action or the horror, it's. It's the
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way it leans into its own absurdity. The
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script is so off the wall, but it's also
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really smart. It knows exactly what it is and
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doesn't try to be anything else.
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Chris: Absolutely. And I think a lot of that comes
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down to the team behind it. David Koop,
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who wrote the book and the screenplay, has
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such a knack for blending science and
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spectacle. I mean, this is the guy who wrote
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Jurassic Park. He knows how to take these
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big, outlandish ideas and make them feel
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grounded and engaging.
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Jessica: And then you've got Johnny Campbell
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directing, bringing this zany, high energy
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vibe to the whole thing. There's the sense of
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fun and unpredictability that runs through
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the entire movie. Even in the darker,
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more dramatic moments. There's this
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underlying sense that the filmmakers are
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having a blast and that energy is
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infectious.
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Chris: Speaking of infectious, how about Vanessa
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Redgrave's cameo? I did not see
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that coming. She plays this elderly,
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suicidal client at the storage facility,
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and her performance is just wow.
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It's such a small role, but she makes such an
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impact.
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Jessica: Oh, absolutely. She's only on screen
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for a few minutes, but she brings so much
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depth and emotion to the character. It's one
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of those moments that catches you off guard
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because it's so different from the rest of
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the movie. But it works.
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It adds this unexpected layer of humanity to
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the story, and that's what I
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Chris: think makes this movie stand out. It's not
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just a mindless splatterfest. There's heart
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and humor and even a bit of social commentary
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woven into the chaos. It's ridiculous,
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yes, but it's also really smart and well
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crafted.
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Jessica: Exactly. It's the kind of movie that knows
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how to have fun while still giving you
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something to think about. And it's not afraid
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to take risks or be a little weird. That's
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what makes it so memorable.
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Chris: So the big question Is it worth seeing?
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Jessica: Oh, definitely. If you're into dark
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comedy, sci fi, or just want something
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completely different, this is a must watch.
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It's not for everyone. If you're squeamish or
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don't like over the top humor, it might not
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be your cup of tea, but if you're willing to
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embrace the madness, you're in for a treat.
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Chris: I agree. It's one of those movies that you
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just have to experience for yourself. It's
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not perfect, but it's so unique and
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entertaining that you can't help but enjoy
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the ride. I'd say it's worth the price of
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Jessica: admission, and with a rating of MA and a
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solid 7 and a half out of 10, it's clear that
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this movie delivers on what it promises. It's
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ridiculous fun, plain and simple.
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Chris: Well said. So grab your popcorn, buckle up
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and get ready for a wild ride. This one's
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definitely worth checking out.
