Cold Storage director praises Joe Keery’s performance in the upcoming sci-fi comedy, calling him “absolutely brilliant” and “almost too good to be true.”

Cold Storage director Jonny Campbell has nothing but admiration for lead actor Joe Keery in the upcoming sci-fi comedy.

“I think he’s an utter superstar,” Campbell shares. “Frankly, he was absolutely brilliant – extremely professional but also inspiring. He was a joy to work with. He’s obviously been through the mill with Stranger Things, but he’s just an all-round lovely guy. Almost too good to be true.”

The film, penned by Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, centers on Travis (Keery) and Naomi (Georgina Campbell), who are employed at a self-storage facility located atop a former military base. When a government-controlled parasitic fungus escapes from the underground levels, the duo must team up to contain it before it starts taking over bodies and causing explosive consequences.

“Pure horror is a bit one-note,” Campbell adds. “This has a retro popcorn vibe that some of the bigger movies don’t, to my mind. It’s like The Goonies for grown-ups; a joyride with thrills and laughs. Ultimately, it’s supposed to be fun.” The cast also features Sosie Bacon, Liam Neeson, Lesley Manville, and Vanessa Redgrave. Keery, who recently wrapped up his nearly decade-long role as Steve Harrington in Stranger Things, filmed Cold Storage just before diving into the hit show’s fifth and final season.

Cold Storage is set to hit theaters on February 13.