Death by Fruitcake
Synopsis
During the dress rehearsal for a festive Christmas play in small-town Serenity, Iowa, star Louise Lamont topples over after a bite of prop pastry. Since the frosty actress had earned plenty of enemies through her offstage dramatics, the cast of suspects is longer than Santa's "Naughty or Nice" list. Prop mistress Brandy Borne and her diva-turned-director mother, Vivian-assisted by their savvy shih tzu, Sushi-must solve this fruitcake fatality before it's curtains for anyone else.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-10-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 284 DaysMay 9, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 17, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 17, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Allan Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Allan Collins
- Original Title
- Death by Fruitcake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
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What is Death by Fruitcake about?
During the dress rehearsal for a festive Christmas play in small-town Serenity, Iowa, star Louise Lamont topples over after a bite of prop pastry. Since the frosty actress had earned plenty of enemies through her offstage dramatics, the cast of suspects is longer than Santa's "Naughty or Nice" list. Prop mistress Brandy Borne and her diva-turned-director mother, Vivian-assisted by their savvy shih tzu, Sushi-must solve this fruitcake fatality before it's curtains for anyone else.
Who directed Death by Fruitcake?
Death by Fruitcake was directed by Max Allan Collins.
Who stars in Death by Fruitcake?
The principal cast of Death by Fruitcake includes Rob Merritt, Chris Causey, Alisabeth Von Presley, Tommy Ratkiewicz-Stierwalt, Rene Mauck.
When was Death by Fruitcake released and how long is it?
Death by Fruitcake was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.