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Stars: Tony Todd, Robert Picardo, Bai Ling, Lydia Hearst, Teala Dunn, Cara Claymore, Tim Realbuto, James Crittenden, Tabitha Jane | Written by Jackie Payne | Directed by Cara Claymore, Jackie Payne

Adapted from the adult party game of social deduction, created by Dimitry Davidoff in 1986, Werewolf Game is a death-game, horror mystery film. Twelve kidnapped strangers must play a game where they vote on who amongst them to murder. At night, the “werewolves” hidden among them come out to brutally kill one of the 12 “villagers” in return. The days repeat until one winning group remains.

Werewolf Game, directed by Cara Claymore and Jackie Payne, is an ambitious concept for a writing/directing duo who don’t have a ton of experience under their collective belts and whilst that does show, they deserve kudos for getting this feature greenlit and over the line, all with an absolute horror icon on board in what...

A brand new theatrical release puts a unique twist on the classic haunted house movie, Richard Dreyfuss returns to the shark attack sub-genre, and one of the late Tony Todd’s final horror movies gets a posthumous release. And that’s just the beginning of this week’s new arrivals.

Here’s all the new horror that released January 20 – January 24, 2025!

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Horror legend Tony Todd leaves behind a handful of roles in horror movies not yet released, and one of the first of his final roles comes courtesy of Werewolf Game, now available on VOD.

In Werewolf Game, “Twelve strangers are kidnapped and forced to play Werewolf Game, to the death. A thrilling feature film based on the iconic party game.”

Sunstrike Pictures tells Bd, “We have a huge influence of John Carpenter and horror manga, to create a...

Two and a half years ago, we heard that genre icon Tony Todd signed on to play an “iconic new villain” in the horror mystery / genre-bending thriller Werewolf Game. Sadly, Todd passed away last week at the age of 69, following a long illness… but we still haven’t had the chance to see Werewolf Game. The Horror Collective will be giving the film a digital release on January 21st, and a trailer has been unveiled. You can check it out in the embed above.

Directed by Jackie Payne and Cara Brennan from a screenplay written by Payne, Werewolf Game was inspired by the party game of social deduction invented by Dimitry Davidoff in 1986. In the film, twelve strangers are kidnapped by a social media company and forced to play a game where they vote on who amongst them to murder. According to The Horror Collective, the film will give fans...

The horror community is currently in mourning following the death of iconic actor Tony Todd, who passed away at 69.

As we remember his contributions to the genre, fans will soon have the opportunity to witness one of his last roles in the upcoming movie ‘Werewolf Game.’

Scheduled for a digital release on January 21, 2025, this film is a tribute to Todd’s lifelong commitment to memorable performances.

‘Werewolf Game’ introduces a chilling scenario where twelve strangers find themselves kidnapped and compelled to participate in a deadly version of the classic party game.

The film promises a mix of mystery and suspense, crafted under the influence of John Carpenter’s style and horror manga aesthetics. According to Sunstrike Pictures, the movie aims to blend haunting visuals with a gripping ‘who-dun-it’ narrative.

Directed by Jackie Payne and Cara Claymore, who also penned the screenplay, the film features a mix of established and emerging actors.

The entire horror world is mourning the loss of genre legend Tony Todd, who passed away late last week at the age of 69. Todd leaves behind a handful of roles in horror movies not yet released, and one of the first of his final roles comes courtesy of Werewolf Game.

The Horror Collective has announced that Werewolf Game will be released on Digital platforms January 21, 2025, “giving fans a chance to experience one of Tony Todd’s last performances in a story that celebrates his dedication to bringing unforgettable characters to life.”

In Werewolf Game, “Twelve strangers are kidnapped and forced to play Werewolf Game, to the death. A thrilling feature film based on the iconic party game.”

Sink your teeth into the official trailer below.

Sunstrike Pictures tells Bd, “We have a huge influence of John Carpenter and horror manga, to create a uniquely visceral film that is as haunting as it is beautiful.

They call it Bobcat Moretti, a compelling drama exploring how one man rediscovers meaning in life. Director Rob Margolies is at the helm, bringing the story of Tim Realbuto’s Bobby Moretti to the screen.

Fresh from theater roles, Realbuto steps into the boxing ring, portraying an Ms patient taking up his late father’s sport. Joined by gems like Vivica A. Fox as gym owner Jo, Moretti seeks her guidance after tragedy strikes. Now overweight and broken, can boxing provide a path to salvation?

Over a year of filming allowed Realbuto’s stunning physical transformation—losing over 150 pounds—to embody Bobby’s journey. More than a sports movie, Margolies examines how we overcome personal challenges and find purpose, even in our darkest hours.

The Ring of Renewal

We meet Bobby Moretti in the aftermath of a tragedy. Diagnosed with Ms and overweight, his health spirals after losing someone close.

Despite evident passion from the film-makers, this personal transformation through sporting achievement story borders on parody

Traditionally, genre labels gave a broad sense of what kind of experience you might be in for, whether horror, comedy or action. In the streaming era, things are much more specific, with platforms such as Netflix offering ever more niche microgenres: “Cynical Comedies Featuring a Strong Female Lead” for example, or “Classic Feelgood Opposites-Attract Movies”. Bobcat Moretti feels tailor-made for this kind of categorisation. Here we have an “Inspirational Personal Transformation Following Tragic Life Event Sports Movie”, in which a man with multiple sclerosis takes up boxing as part of an effort to turn his life around after a horrific family tragedy.

The passion and commitment of the film-makers are evident. Starring as the eponymous Bobcat, Tim Realbuto also co-wrote the script (with director Rob Margolies) and lost 70kg (11st) during the course of making the film.

The upcoming dramedy “In Fidelity” takes viewers through a surprising, difficult-to-answer question: Can you get a hall pass from your spouse if you’re dying?

Starring “Saturday Night Live” alum Chris Parnell and Cara Buono, “In Fidelity” tells the story of Lyle and Holly, a happily married New York couple whose world is rocked when Holly becomes terminally ill — and asks to sleep with their well-known rock star neighbor (Dennis Haysbert) before she dies young.

It’s not an easy ask, even after Lyle says yes, and you can see for yourself in the humorously bittersweet trailer, right now at the top of the page.

Alongside Parnell, Buono and Hasbert, the film also features Willow Shields (‘’The Hunger Games’’) as their risk-taking Gen-z daughter, and Illeana Douglas (“Grace of My Heart”) as Lyle and Holly’s eccentric confidante Ethel.

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Horror legend Tony Todd leads the cast of upcoming horror movie Werewolf Game, and Collider has debuted the film’s official teaser trailer this morning. You’ll find it down below.

In Werewolf Game, “Twelve strangers are kidnapped and forced to play Werewolf Game, to the death. A thrilling feature film based on the iconic party game.”

Sunstrike Pictures tells Bd, “We have a huge influence of John Carpenter and horror manga, to create a uniquely visceral film that is as haunting as it is beautiful. Werewolf Game is a thrilling, disturbing, who-dun-it mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time.”

Tony Todd stars alongside familiar faces including Bai Ling, Robert Picardo, and Lydia Hearst, as well as rising stars Teala Dunn, Tabitha Jane, and Tim Realbuto.

Jackie Payne and Cara Claymore directed the film, written by Payne.

From Sunstrike Pictures and Different Duck Films,...

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Chris Parnell (SNL), Cara Buono (Stranger Things), Dennis Haysbert (24), Willow Shields (The Hunger Games) and Illeana Douglas (Stir of Echoes), have joined the cast of In Fidelity, currently filming in New York City.

The Manhattan-set story centers around a happily married husband (Parnell) conflicted after permitting his terminally ill wife (Buono) to sleep with their well-known rock star neighbor (Haysbert) before she dies young. Shields portrays their blue-haired Gen-z daughter, while Douglas adds belly laughs as their eccentric confidante.

The project hails from Different Duck Films founder Rob Margolies (Bobcat Moretti), who will direct from his original screenplay. Margolies produces with Joe Grano (Werewolf Game).

“The film puts an inspiring and hilarious lens on death, life’s most tragically unavoidable topic,” said Margolies. “It’s my most meaningful project to date.”

Added Parnell: “I was drawn to In Fidelity by the thoughtful and...

Exclusive: Few actors will have put their bodies through as much for a role as Tim Realbuto who lost a record 154 lbs for movie Bobcat Moretti.

In the recently wrapped U.S. indie feature, Realbuto plays an obese Ms patient who takes up his late father’s sport of boxing to overcome personal tragedy and help find inner peace. Vivica A.Fox (Kill Bill), Taryn Manning (Orange Is The New Black), Matt Peters (Orange Is The New Black), Matt McCoy (Jack Ryan), Mindy Sterling (Austin Powers), rapper Coolio and Oscar-nominee Sally Kirkland (Anna) also star in the feature, whose first trailer is above. When filming began in late 2020, at the height of the pandemic, Realbuto weighed close to 400 lbs. After finishing part one of the film, the production took almost a year off to give the actor time to lose the weight needed for part two. When cast and crew reconvened...

On Friday, May 20, Multiple Sclerosis (Ms) advocate and Center Without Walls founder, Nancy Davis, welcomed guests to the Fairmont Century Plaza for the 29th Annual Race to Erase Ms Gala.

Siedah Garrett, Nancy Davis and guests are seen onstage with Chic during the 29th Annual Race To Erase Ms

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The event raised over 1.4 million to benefit the Race to Erase Ms and its Center Without Walls program, a collaboration of top Ms research centers working together as a team on ground-breaking research with the goal of treating and, ultimately, finding a cure for Ms. The star-studded event featured a performance by Grammy Award-winning composer, producer, and guitarist Nile Rodgers and Chic. Additionally, Tommy Hilfiger presented its latest adaptive collection in a fashion show at this year’s gala. First launched in 2017, the adaptive line features innovatively designed clothing that...

After two highly successful years of drive-in events due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Race to Erase Ms gala makes its long-awaited return to the foundation’s original home at the newly renovated Fairmont Century Plaza on May 20th, 2022.

This year’s guests will be treated to a celebration featuring a performance from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legend, Nile Rodgers & Chic to help raise funds and awareness for multiple sclerosis. The event will also boast a fashion show featuring Tommy Hilfiger Adaptive’s latest collection. Launched in 2017, the line features innovatively designed clothing that makes dressing easier for adults and children with disabilities.

Expected to attend are Race to Erase Ms founder Nancy Davis, Headliners Nile Rodgers & Chic, and additional special guests including Alan Bersten, Amanda Kloots, Angela Lewis, Anna Fiamora, Anna Trebunskaya, Anne Heche, Big Boy, Brandee Evans, Brian Austin Green, Camerone Parker, Candace Nicholas-Lippman, Carmen Electra, Christine Devine,...

Exclusive: Vivica A.Fox (Kill Bill) , Taryn Manning (Orange Is The New Black), Matt McCoy (Jack Ryan) and Oscar-nominee Sally Kirkland (Anna) have joined the cast of psychological drama Bobcat Moretti.

The Different Duck Films pic tells of an obese Ms patient (Tim Realbuto) who takes up his late father’s sport of boxing to overcome personal tragedy and find inner peace.

Different Duck Films founder Rob Margolies (She Wants Me) will direct, and produce alongside Lindsay Mushett (Immortal), Kristen Vaganos (I Am Lisa), and Nick Young (All You Can Eat).

Realbuto (Yes) penned the script with Margolies. Filming is set to begin this fall in LA and the production will span one year in order to give Realbuto time to lose the 100 pounds needed to portray the role.

Fox and Manning will also executive-produce alongside Sheila Legette (Choices). Louis Mustillo (Mike & Molly) and Sheria Irving (Twenties) are also among cast.

Exclusive: Nolan Gould, best known for his role as Luke Dunphy on ABC’s long-running multi-award-winning comedy Modern Family, has signed with A3 Artists Agency for literary representation.

Nolan portrayed the role of Luke since the show’s inception in 2009 through the wrapping of its 11th and final season this past April. During his run, he shared in four SAG awards out of seven nominations for the role, among other honors.

Aside from television, Gould has appeared in films such as Friends with Benefits alongside Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis, and The To Do List with Aubrey Plaza. In 2019, Gould also starred in Yes, a dramatic film based on Tim Realbuto’s critically acclaimed off-Broadway play by the same name.

Additional film and television credits include Haunting Hour, Good Luck Charlie, Eleventh Hour, Field of Lost Shoes, and Abominable Christmas.

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The Neil Labute play The Shape of Things will be given a livestream reading Friday night to benefit The Actors Fund, with Labute himself taking part in an after-show Q&a to tell “a few war stories about the show.”

The 2001 play premiered in London, later revived Off Broadway and was adapted in 2003 as a film starring Paul Rudd and Rachel Weisz. The cast for the benefit reading is Tony winner Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch), Tim Realbuto (Yes), Jonah Platt (Wicked) and Katie Rose Clarke (Miss Saigon).

Performing from their homes across the country, Realbuto will play Adam, a social misfit who works at a museum, and Hall will play Evelyn, a passionate and outspoken art student. As Evelyn changes Adam for the “better”, his two best friends Phillip (Platt) and Jenny (Clarke) begin to wonder if Evelyn is a good influence or the downfall of their friend.

Sarah Litzsinger joins the amazing cast to sing in the Benefit Cabaret, 'Tim Realbuto amp Friends Sing Jeanine Tesori'.

After his critically acclaimed and sold-out concert honoring composer Maury Yeston, singersongwriter Tim Realbuto Ghostlight Wunderkind returns to the concert stage to honor more of his favorite composers with 'Tim Realbuto Live In Living Color', an evening celebrating the songwriting duo of Marc Shamian and Scott Wittman, who are responsible for hits such as Hairspray and Catch Me If You Can. The June 9th concert event will take place at 700 Pm at The Laurie Beechman Theatre 407 West 42nd Street, NYC and promises to feature Realbuto's interpretation of many of Shaiman and Wittman's biggest hits.

After his critically acclaimed and sold-out concert honoring composer Maury Yeston, singersongwriter Tim Realbuto Ghostlight Wunderkind returns to the concert stage to honor more of his favorite composers with 'Tim Realbuto Live In Living Color', an evening celebrating the songwriting duo of Marc Shamian and Scott Wittman, who are responsible for hits such as Hairspray and Catch Me If You Can. The June 9th concert event will take place at 700 Pm at The Laurie Beechman Theatre 407 West 42nd Street, NYC and promises to feature Realbuto's interpretation of many of Shaiman and Wittman's biggest hits.

Tim Realbuto Ghostlight The Emperor's Club, 'Sabrina, the Teenage Witch' star Jenna Leigh Green Wicked Bare, Kimberly Faye Greenberg Danny and Sylvia One Night With Fanny Brice, and David Colston Corris Avenue Q Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson will appear on Mnn's The Ginger Show New York on Friday, September 26th, which airs live at 200 Pm on Time Warner Cable Channel 34. The group is there to promote Realbuto's current Wunderkind tour, which tells the true story of Tim's exciting life as a child 'star' before growing up to become the popular co-writer of the Broadway-bound musical Ghostlight.

Tim Realbuto and Jenna Leigh Green have announced the next leg of submissions for their Wunderkind songwriting competition. Writers are encouraged to submit original material to be performed at each stop on Realbuto's Wunderkind tour. The next performance is on Monday, October 13th at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. The winner of the last contest was Andrew J. Hanley pictured here with Green and Realbuto, whose song 'Love Me' was performed at Realbuto's Triad show on September 1st.

Award-winning actorwriter Tim Realbuto, who recently had a critically acclaimed and sold-out not-so-solo solo show at 54 Below entitled Tim Realbuto Alone With Plenty of Help, will tour a new show this fall. Realbuto and his publicist Laurie Sheppard recently announced that Tim has tweaked the show and will present it as mini three-stop New York City tour under the new name Tim Realbuto Wunderkind.

Tim Realbuto's 54 Below show will feature Julie D'Moure Hair, Justin Anthony Long 'City of Dreams', Anna Louise Morse Spring Awakening, and Nicholas Yenson Ghostlight, along with special guest stars, including Tony Award winner Beth Leavel The Drowsy Chaperone, Jenna Leigh Green Wicked Danielle Ferland Into the Woods, Derek Klena Dogfight, Jason Gotay Bring It On, Alli Mauzey Cry-Baby, Natascia Diaz tick tick Boom, Drama Desk nominee Christina Bianco Forbidden Broadway, Laurissa Romain South Pacific, and Kimberly Faye Greenberg One Night With Fanny Brice.

Tim Realbuto, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch star Jenna Leigh Green, and Kimberly Faye Greenberg will appear on Mnn's The Ginger Show New York on Friday, July 18th, which airs live at 200 Pm on Time Warner Cable Channel 34. The trio are there to promote Realbuto's upcoming 54 Below show Tim Realbuto Alone With Plenty of Help, which tells the story of Tim's exciting life as a child star before growing up to become the popular co-writer of the Broadway-bound musical Ghostlight.

Broadway legend Joy Franz, who starred in the original and revival companies of Into the Woods on Broadway, is the final cast member to join Tim Realbuto's July 24th star-studded 54 Below show entitled Tim Realbuto Alone With Plenty of Help. Throughout the evening, each guest star will play a different person in Tim's life. Franz will play Tim's mother.

As previously reported, the highly buzzed about musical Ghostlight, by popular up-and-comers Matthew Martin and Tim Realbuto, presented an industry reading on Monday, January 13th at Theater Three on West 43rd Street, following two highly-attended backer's auditions on December 2nd at The New 42nd Street Studios. Kevin Lambert Broadway's Godspell presented the January 13th reading, which was directed by Realbuto and Martin and featured a starstudded 18 person cast, including Drama League nominee and Great Comet star Phillipa Soo, three time Tony nominee Carolee Carmello, Tony nominee Robert Cuccioli, Jennifer Hope Wills, Kimberly Faye Greenberg, Trevor McQueen, and Abigail Ludrof. Alison Holman Freedom's Song provided the musical direction.

Kevin Lambert Broadway's Godspell presents an industry reading of the musical Ghostlight, written and directed by Matthew Martin and Tim Realbuto on Monday, January 13th , 2014 at 500 Pm. Ghostlight had two highly-attended, successful backer's auditions at The New 42nd Street Studios on December 2nd. This is the first time a show has added a third reading so quickly due to popular demand. The January 13th reading will take place at Theater Three, 311 West 43rd Street, 3rd Floor. Industry folk interested in attending should e-mail Ghostlightthemusicalgmail.com Asap.

As previously reported, the musical Ghostlight, by Tim Realbuto and Matthew Martin, which had two starry backer's auditions on December 2nd at the The New 42nd Street Studios in NYC, has added a 29- hour industry reading next month due to popular demand. This is one of the first times a new musical has added another presentation nearly a month after its first one. The December 2nd evening was directed by Martin and Realbuto and featured an all-star cast which included 'That's So Raven's' Anneliese van der Pol as Olive Thomas, Three-time Tony nominee Carolee Carmello as Billie Burke, Tony nominee Robert Cuccioli as Ziegfeld, 'Pippin' star Rachel Bay Jones as Molly Cook, Kimberly Faye Greenberg as Fanny Brice, and Trevor McQueen as Jack Pickford.

Last Monday's industry reading of Tim Realbuto and Matthew Martin's musical 'Ghostlight at The New 42nd Street Studios was so high in demand that a second performance had to be added earlier in the day. Last Monday's starry cast included Tony nominees Carolee Carmello and Robert Cuccioli, as well as 'That's So Raven's Anneliese Van Der Pol, 'Pippin's Rachel Bay Jones, Jennifer Hope Wills, Kimberly Faye Greenberg, and Trevor McQueen. Click below for a sneak peek at the show...

Three-time Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello Parade, Mamma Mia, 'Smash' completes the star-studded cast of the highly anticipated industry reading of Tim Realbuto and Matthew Martin's musical Ghostlight, which had a sold-out and extended run at The Signature Theatre as part of Nymf 2011. The invite-only reading of the revamped version will take place on Monday, December 2nd at the famed New 42nd Street Studios in Times Square.

Pippin star Rachel Bay Jones Women on the Verge... Hair and Jennifer Hope Wills Wonderful Town The Phantom of the Opera have joined the cast of the highly anticipated industry reading of Ghostlight, with book, music and lyrics by Matthew Martin and Tim Realbuto. Jones and Wills join previously announced Tony nominee Robert Cuccioli, Trevor McQueen, and Kimberly Faye Greenberg. The industry reading will take place on December 2nd at the famed New 42nd Street Studios.

Robert Cuccioli, the Tony nominated star of Jekyll and Hyde, will play Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr. in an upcoming industry reading of the musical Ghostlight. Ghostlight, which has book, music and lyrics by Matthew Martin and Tim Realbuto, tells the true story of Ziegfeld Follies girl and silent film star Olive Thomas, her rise to fame in the Follies alongside Fanny Brice, her affair with a married Ziegfeld, her Hollywood marriage to movie star Jack Pickford, and ultimately her tragic downfall which led to her mysterious death at age 25 in Paris.