The Refrigerator (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1991, The Refrigerator is a comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Nicholas Jacobs, running about 86 minutes. “No survivors. Only leftovers.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A couple move into a bad apartment in a bad neighborhood in New York. The apartment contains a refrigerator, which is the only thing they like in the place. However, they slowly discover that the refrigerator is a monster which kills people in gruesome ways and then sends them to hell. The refrigerator is already gaining mind control over the husband. What will happen?
Who’s in it. The Refrigerator stars Julia McNeal as Eileen Bateman, Dave Simonds as Steve Bateman, Phyllis Salaberrios as The Mysterious Tanya and Angel Caban as Juan the Plumber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Refrigerator has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Refrigerator page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Refrigerator tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Refrigerator (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Refrigerator change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Refrigerator worth watching?
- The Refrigerator holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Refrigerator?
- The Refrigerator stars Julia McNeal, Dave Simonds, Phyllis Salaberrios, Angel Caban and Nena Segal.
- When was The Refrigerator released?
- The Refrigerator was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.