Play Dead (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1983, Play Dead is a horror film directed by Peter Wittman, running about 86 minutes. “A Raging Madness Unleashed To Kill” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman uses her magic powers and a vicious Rotweiller dog to murder her relatives.
Who’s in it. Play Dead stars Yvonne De Carlo as Hester, Stephanie Dunnam as Audrey, Ron Jackson as Richard and Glenn Kezer as Otis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Play Dead has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Play Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Play Dead tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Play Dead (1983)?
- In US, Play Dead is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Play Dead worth watching?
- Play Dead holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Play Dead?
- Play Dead stars Yvonne De Carlo, Stephanie Dunnam, Ron Jackson, Glenn Kezer and David Ellzey.
- When was Play Dead released?
- Play Dead was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.