Liam Neeson teams up with Stranger Things breakout Joe Keery and Barbarian star Georgina Campbell in Cold Storage—the sci-fi horror thriller that hits theaters this Thursday, February 13, 2026! Based on David Koepp’s 2019 novel, this creature feature delivers brain-controlling fungus mayhem with a star-studded ensemble. Here’s your complete guide to the cast and their characters in this wild ride!
Cold Storage Cast & Characters Overview
| Actor | Character | Known For |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Keery | Travis “Teacake” Meacham | Stranger Things, Free Guy |
| Georgina Campbell | Naomi | Barbarian, Black Mirror |
| Liam Neeson | Retired Bioterror Operative | Taken, The Naked Gun |
| Sosie Bacon | Supporting Role | Smile, Mare of Easttown |
| Lesley Manville | Supporting Role | Phantom Thread, The Crown |
| Vanessa Redgrave | Supporting Role | Mission: Impossible, Oscar Winner |
Source: Wikipedia | Rotten Tomatoes
Main Cast Breakdown
Joe Keery as Travis “Teacake” Meacham
Stranger Things star Joe Keery leads the charge as Teacake, a night security guard whose routine shift becomes a nightmare. Keery, beloved worldwide for playing Steve Harrington in Netflix’s hit series, brings his signature charm to this terrifying survival scenario. Beyond acting, Keery moonlights as musician Djo, releasing albums like Twenty Twenty, Decide, and The Crux. His film credits include Spree and the box office smash Free Guy.
Georgina Campbell as Naomi
Campbell, fresh off her breakout performance in Barbarian, plays Naomi—Teacake’s colleague facing humanity’s potential extinction. The British actress has rapidly become a horror icon with roles in Bird Box Barcelona, T.I.M., The Watchers, and Influencers. Her TV work spans Broadchurch, Black Mirror (“Hang the DJ”), and Krypton, showcasing her versatility across genres.
Liam Neeson as the Retired Bioterror Operative
Action legend Liam Neeson enters the fungus battlefield as a grizzled retired bioterrorism agent called back into action. Following his comedic turn in The Naked Gun (2025), Neeson returns to intense territory. With iconic roles in Schindler’s List, Taken, and Star Wars, Neeson’s gravitas elevates this creature feature into something special.
Supporting Cast Powerhouses
Sosie Bacon (Smile, Mare of Easttown) brings psychological depth to the ensemble, while Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread, The Crown) and Oscar-winner Vanessa Redgrave (Mission: Impossible) add gravitas. This combination of horror newcomers and seasoned veterans creates perfect chemistry for maximum terror.
The Story Behind Cold Storage
Two young employees—Teacake and Naomi—work the graveyard shift at a self-storage facility built atop an abandoned military base. When underground temperatures rise, a parasitic fungus sealed decades ago by the government escapes from the lowest sublevel. This highly contagious, rapidly mutating microorganism unleashes brain-controlling, body-bursting horrors on everything in its path.
With humanity facing potential extinction, Teacake and Naomi must team up with Neeson’s retired operative to contain the merciless menace before it’s too late. Think The Last of Us meets Slither with old-school creature feature vibes!
Behind the Scenes
Director: Jonny Campbell (Alien Autopsy)
Screenplay: David Koepp (adapted from his own novel)
Rating: R (violence, horror elements)
Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes
Release: February 13, 2026 (US), February 20 (UK)
Campbell and Koepp—who wrote Jurassic Park and Spider-Man—crafted Cold Storage during COVID-19, exploring pandemic themes through genre storytelling. The film features practical effects mixed with CGI for maximum creature horror impact.
Critical Reception & What to Expect
According to IMDb, early reviews praise the cast’s charismatic performances while noting the film’s horror-comedy balance. The visual effects lean into campy fun rather than photorealistic terror—explosions and infected creatures often feel deliberately humorous, perfectly fitting the late 80s/early 90s creature feature homage.
Fans of biological horror and fungal apocalypse stories will find Cold Storage scratches that post-pandemic anxiety itch while delivering genuine scares and laughs. The R-rating ensures no holds barred when it comes to skin-crawling, body-horror moments.
For viewers who enjoyed Netflix’s Stranger Things and want to see Joe Keery in a wildly different role, this thriller delivers. Similarly, Georgina Campbell’s horror credibility continues her hot streak after Barbarian‘s success.
FAQs
Who stars in Cold Storage 2026?
Cold Storage stars Joe Keery (Stranger Things) as Teacake, Georgina Campbell (Barbarian) as Naomi, and Liam Neeson as a retired bioterrorism operative fighting parasitic fungus.
