Werewolf Game is a 2025 American horror film written by Jackie Payne, directed by Payne and Cara Brennan and starring Tony Todd, Lydia Hearst, Bai Ling, and Robert Picardo.
Cast
- Tony Todd as The Judge
- Lydia Hearst as Monika
- Bai Ling as Demi
- Teala Dunn
- Robert Picardo as Bill
- Tim Realbuto as Raymond
- Teala Dunn as Pepper
- James Crittenden as Zak
- Tabitha Jane as Natalie
- Peter MK McManus as Matt
- Ethan Ingle as Emmitt
- Cara Claymore as Chris
- André Tempfer as Seth
- Chaim Rochester as Guard #4
- Liefia Ingalls as Guard #1
- Joe Wells as Guard #3
- Chris Burke as Guard #2
- Tyler Gattoni as The Captain
Production
In March 2022, it was announced that Todd, Hearst, Ling, Dunn and Picardo were all cast in the film.[2] Later that month, it was announced that Realbuto was added to the cast.[3]
Release
In November 2024, the film has been completed and has a limited release in the United States and released in streaming platforms on January 21, 2025.[4]
Reception
Simon Henderson of Blazing Minds gave the film a 2 stars over 5 stars and he wrote;
Overall, this isn't the worst film I've ever seen. It has moments, few and far between, of possibilities with a higher budget and a better cast, I can legitimately see this being a really good film.[5]
Janine Pipe of Nerdly gave the film a rating of 2 over 5 she said; Werewolf Game is worth a watch if you’re a fan of elimination game stories, a horror spin on something like King of Killers if you will. So if you like that concept then definitely give this film a try.[6]
Giving a verdict of 4 over 10, Rebecca of FilmCarnage.com gave the film a negative review she wrote; it struggles to give you something to invest in, the characters aren’t strong enough, the progression is problematic and there’s only a fairly weak attempt at building an air of conspiracy.[7]
References
- ^ Mcleod, Jim (2025-01-23). "Werewolf Game (2025) Review: A Battle Royale Homage". Ginger Nuts of Horror. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
- ^ Complex, Valerie (March 21, 2022). "Lydia Hearst Joins Cast Of New Social Media Themed Horror Film 'Werewolf Game'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ Major, Michael (March 23, 2022). "Tim Realbuto Joins New Thriller WEREWOLF GAME". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ Squires, John (November 11, 2024). "'Werewolf Game' – One of Tony Todd's Final Horror Movies Releasing in January". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ Henderson, Simon (January 26, 2025). "Werewolf game review - Low-budget for the most part". Blazing Minds. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ Pipe, Janine (January 28, 2025). "'Werewolf Game' VOD Review". Nerdly. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ "Review: Werewolf Game". FilmCarnage.com. January 21, 2025. Retrieved February 23, 2025.