Cold Storage

HallowFX’s Cold Storage
When the Meat Locker Has a Body Count

Cold Storage from HallowFX is a dark, grisly digital decoration that isn’t meant for the faint of heart—or the under-12 crowd. This window-only projection plunges viewers into a horrifying freezer room filled with mutilated, hanging half-bodies swaying on chains as a killer casually inspects his “collection.” The effect fades in and out in a slow loop, giving it the feel of a disturbing surveillance feed or a grim scene stuck on repeat. It’s a chilling (and chillingly effective) choice for mature haunts or horror displays meant to push the boundary between Halloween fun and full-on fright.

Delivered in 1080p HD, this loop plays continuously through fade-in/fade-out transitions that maintain an eerie rhythm without relying on jump scares or abrupt cuts. There’s only one version included, and it’s formatted exclusively for window projection—not walls or floors—making it ideal for second-story setups or side-facing window scenes where the visual needs to suggest depth and separation. While it doesn’t feature full-body views, the scene it does deliver is packed with gruesome atmosphere that works well as background horror in high-scare zones.

Gruesome, Grim, and Surprisingly Effective

Cold Storage isn’t animated for action—it’s animated for dread. The slow pacing, the swaying bodies, and the calm movements of the killer create a deeply unsettling atmosphere that feels like something you shouldn’t be watching… but can’t look away from. It’s a stark departure from more theatrical or playful effects and works best in haunted houses or walkthroughs where mature themes are appropriate.

Because it’s window-only, it’s easy to display from inside your house with a simple mesh screen or rear-projection film. The fade transitions also help disguise loop breaks, making the scene feel endless and inescapable. While not intended to be the centerpiece of your haunt, Cold Storage excels as a background tableau that reinforces the horror vibe of your overall setup.

Creative Uses

• Second-Story Terror: Project from an upper window to simulate a deranged butcher at work above the scene.
• Industrial Horror Room: Place behind faux freezer doors or chain-link “cold storage” panels to create depth in a walkthrough.
• Disturbing Detail: Let it play behind other gory props or animatronics to reinforce a theme of gruesome captivity.
• Slaughterhouse Vibe: Integrate into a meat locker-themed room as background ambiance while other jump scares take the foreground.

Final Verdict

While it lacks the interactivity or character focus of other HallowFX effects, Cold Storage earns its place in mature haunts with its heavy dose of grim realism. It’s a bleak, atmospheric loop that builds tension through suggestion, shadow, and silence—perfect for those who like their scares slow-burning and disturbing.

Graphic, grim, and great for setting a sinister tone—Cold Storage is a background effect that turns your window into a scene straight from a horror film.