Play Dead
A woman wakes up injured in a basement surrounded by corpses. To survive, she pretends to be dead while a grotesque ritual unfolds in the house above.
Release Year
2025
Runtime
72 min
Audience Score
6.2
Genres
Horror
Story Snapshot
A woman wakes up injured in a basement surrounded by corpses. To survive, she pretends to be dead while a grotesque ritual unfolds in the house above.
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Play Dead is a dark pick with easy complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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