FrightFest 2024 - European Premiere, 6:10 PM, Monday, August 26, 2024
COLD WALLET, a gripping thriller, will make its European premiere at FrightFest 2024. Directed by Cutter Hodierne, the film delves into the dangerous world of digital currency and high-stakes heists. The cast features Raul Castillo, Josh Brener, Melonie Diaz, and Tony Cavalero, promising a compelling cinematic experience.
Synopsis:
Based on a true story, COLD WALLET follows a group of Redditors whose financial downfall leads them to an audacious plan. After losing their savings in a scam by crypto CEO Charles Hegel, they decide to kidnap him. Led by hacker Eva and martial arts instructor Dom, they aim to force Hegel to unlock his cold wallet and redistribute the stolen fortune to the victims of his 'Tulip' coin scam, becoming modern-day Robin Hoods.
Director Cutter Hodierne masterfully combines the digital finance world with the classic heist genre, exploring themes of justice, revenge, and moral ambiguity in the digital age.
Cast Highlights:
Raul Castillo as Billy, the heist mastermind.
Josh Brener as Dom, the martial arts instructor.
Melonie Diaz as Eva, the hacker extraordinaire.
Tony Cavalero as Charles Hegel, the elusive crypto CEO.
