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‘COLD WALLET’ Interview: Inside the Intense Crypto Heist Thriller with Raúl Castillo & Melonie Diaz

Get ready for Cold Wallet, the crypto heist thriller hitting theaters and digital platforms tomorrow, Friday, February 28, 2025. This film presents a gripping portrayal of the nightmare scenario that unfolds when the high-stakes world of cryptocurrency goes awry.

Cold Wallet is a story of revenge: a life significantly altered by a manipulative crypto grifter. Someone is determined to track down the individual responsible, leading to a series of intense events. Directed by Cutter Hodierne, from a script by John Hibey, this film is a taut, suspenseful exploration of the volatile cryptocurrency landscape, featuring a particularly tense home invasion.

Prior to its theatrical and digital release, Cold Wallet premiered at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival. The film features performances by Raúl Castillo, Josh Brener, Melonie Diaz, Tony Cavalero, and Zoe Winters.

To gain insight into the creation of the film’s compelling home invasion dynamic, CinemaChords spoke with Raúl Castillo and Melonie Diaz. They discussed the process of developing the trio of home invaders, ensuring their characters’ traits complemented each other effectively. Additionally, they shared anecdotes about how they spent their downtime between takes, which fostered a comfortable atmosphere that translated into their on-screen chemistry. They also addressed the challenge of maintaining a high level of suspense while ensuring the characters remained authentic within the context of the film’s cryptocurrency-centric narrative.

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