Back in Black is a Canadian black comedy thriller film, directed by Ron Murphy and released in 2026. The film stars Christopher Walken as Clyde Mortimer, a struggling funeral director in a small town who is financially struggling due to the wellness craze meaning that people aren't dying like they used to, until his apprentice granddaughter Sam (Ella Ballentine) decides to take matters into her own hands to help her family's business thrive again.Andreas Wiseman, "Christopher Walken, Ella Ballentine & Jane Curtin Starring In Comedy ‘Back In Black’; Embankment Launches For AFM With First Look Revealed". Deadline Hollywood, November 5, 2025.
The cast also includes Jane Curtin as Clyde's wife Autumn, as well as Deborah Grover, Stuart Hughes, Watson Rose, Russell Yuen, Mary Ashton, Louise Lambert, Tom Keat, Angelica Alejandro, Sandra Flores, Giamo Alfredi, Christian Laurin and Carl Hines in supporting roles.
Release The film premiered in the Centrepiece program at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.Kate Erbland, TIFF Adds More Than 60 New Titles, Including Festival Winners ‘La Gradiva’ and ‘Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!’". IndieWire, August 4, 2026.
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