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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.

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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.

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.

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