Archive · 5 Nov 2025
Christopher Walken & Jane Curtin Star in Comedy 'Back In Black'
Imagine a town where people are so focused on living forever with health trends that no one dies anymore.
This is a big problem for Clyde, who runs a funeral home and is losing business because, well, no one is dying!
His granddaughter Sam decides to help him out, and things get interesting for the 'business of dying.'
The movie, starring famous actors Christopher Walken and Jane Curtin, is directed by Ron Murphy and is about us laughing at our silly habits while also celebrating what makes us human.
It's a funny story that might make you think about life and death.
Christopher Walken, Ella Ballentine, and Jane Curtin star in the new comedy 'Back In Black'.
The film was shot in Toronto, Canada, and has recently finished production.
It's about a funeral director struggling in a town where no one dies due to a wellness craze.
Embankment is handling worldwide sales for the film ahead of the American Film Market.
Ron Murphy directed the film, which he co-wrote with Nick Torokvei.
- Who
- Oscar winner Christopher Walken, Ella Ballentine, and Emmy winner Jane Curtin
- What
- Are starring in a new comedy film titled 'Back In Black'.
- When
- The film has recently wrapped filming.
- Where
- Filmed in Toronto, Canada.
- Why
- The film explores themes of immortality and the human condition through a comedic lens.
- Director
- Ron Murphy
- Writers
- Ron Murphy, Nick Torokvei
- Producers
- William Woods, Maddy Falle, Liz Levine, Ron Murphy
- Executive Producers
- Taylor Thomson, Peter Thomson, Chris Henchy
- Distributor
- VVS Films (Canada)
- Sales Agent
- Embankment