The world of horror mourned the loss of iconTony Toddon June 20, 2025, — but he left behind a legacy that can arguably never be topped. Even after his passing, Todd still graces the screens of horror lovers, during theirendless watches ofCandyman, for example, and soon in a new film that recently landed distribution.The Bunker,a sci-fi horror featurethat first premiered at the Popcorn Frights Film Festival in 2024, is preparing to make its rounds. Led by Tony Todd,it’s one of thelegend’s final roles that’ll send shivers down viewers' spines in only a way he could.
According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Electric Entertainment has gained North American distribution rights toThe Bunker, which hails from Jackrabbit Media. The full-service production and distribution company is headed by veteran producer Dean Devlin, co-writer of the 1998 filmGodzilla. Tobin Bell (theSawfranchise), Chad Michael Collins (One Year Off,Sniper: Rogue Mission), and Chelsea Edmundson (The Iron Claw) will also star in the film. Produced anddirected by Brian Hanson,The Bunkerfollows Dr. Michelle Riley (Edmundson), a micropathogen scientist sealed in a secret bunker with a group of researchers tasked with developing a weapon to stop an alien invasion. However, what happens when Riley starts to second-guess the true goal of the mission?
The Bunker Will Unite Horror Icons Tobin Bell & Tony Todd in New Sci-Fi Thriller
Sci-Fi Horror flick The Bunker is now shooting in Los Angeles with iconic horror actors joining Chelsea Edmundson in the lead.
Dean Devlin believes that fans of the sci-fi genre will findThe Bunkerengaging and thrilling. He toldTHR, “The Bunker fits seamlessly into Electric’s repertoire of films. It combines alien-induced sci-fi elements with a compelling horror twist. Fans of these genres will surely find this engaging and thrilling movie enjoyable.”
As eager as many fans are to seeTony Todd’s performance, they might have to hold off on their excitement a tad bit. There is no set release date yet, and a plan for distribution platforms hasn’t been shared, but it’s coming, so that’s enough to keep them happy. Electric Entertainment’s coordinator of sales and acquisitions, Addie Booth, and Jackrabbit Media’s president of worldwide sales and acquisitions, Mark Padilla, negotiated the deal.
‘The Bunker’ Isn’t The Only Latest Tony Todd Film Appearance
There are horror movies, and then there are Tony Todd horror movies. One of these things is not like the other, and it’s because Tony Todd brings life to scary films that truly make you shiver. For example, one of his classic roles wasCandymanin the 1992 supernatural horror of the same name. The actor had a gift that keeps on giving, which fans will see inThe Bunkerand his appearance in the upcoming movieFinal Destination Bloodlines.
In the sixth installment of the film series,Todd portrays his classic character, William Bludworth. His character was physically absent from the third and fourth installments of the franchise, but his voice can be heard. William Bludworth is the owner of Bludworth Funeral Homes and is an expert on death and its forces.Final Destination Bloodlineswill be released in theaters on June 03, 2025, so untilThe Bunkerrelease date is announced, Todd fans have another film to watch.
Source:The Hollywood Reporter
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