Play Dead
Play Dead

Movie spotlight

Play Dead

2001
Movie
79 min
English

While a gay high school student babysits a sassy, precocious kid from a broken home, he learns that the teen wrestler he pines for has died in a car accident and his lesbian friend is to blame. Now, the trio must dispose of the body.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Jim GillespieGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young medical student becomes entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse when she takes a part-time job at a morgue. As bodies start to disappear and unsettling events unfold, she uncovers a sinister plot that puts her own life at risk. She must race against time to expose the truth before she becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

While Play Dead aimed for suspense, it was largely met with negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. The film was criticized for its predictable plot, derivative scares, and a lack of originality. It failed to make a significant impact in the horror genre upon its release.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies too heavily on tired horror tropes.

  • The plot is convoluted and lacks genuine scares.

  • Performances are serviceable but can't save the weak script.

Google audience: Audience reception for Play Dead is generally unfavorable, with many viewers finding the movie to be a disappointing and forgettable entry into the horror genre. Common complaints include a lack of suspense, uninspired storytelling, and a failure to deliver on its premise.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Devil's Tattoo' before being renamed 'Play Dead' for its release.

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