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Come and Play With Me
Liza comes to visit her cousin whom she hasn’t seen for 5 years. They both return to their childhood games that they used to play. They seem invincible in their provocations until they meet Robert who’s the only one that doesn’t fall for their tricks. Intrigued by his attitude, they invite him to enter their hermetic world.
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Plot Summary
A young couple, desperate to conceive, turn to a mysterious fertility clinic known for its unconventional methods. As they undergo the bizarre treatments, they discover the clinic's dark secrets and the horrifying price of their desires. The process becomes a descent into madness and terror, blurring the lines between reality and nightmare.
Critical Reception
Come and Play With Me received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its confusing narrative and unsettling, albeit sometimes effective, horror elements. While some appreciated its ambition and disturbing atmosphere, many found its execution lacking and its themes underdeveloped.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and disturbing imagery.
Criticized for a convoluted plot that detracts from the horror.
Found to be an ambitious but ultimately flawed attempt at psychological horror.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Come and Play With Me' are scarce, with no significant consensus readily available.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Simon Rumley, is known for his distinctive and often extreme approach to horror filmmaking, with 'Come and Play With Me' being one of his more experimental works.
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