Play Dead (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2022, Play Dead is a thriller and horror film directed by Patrick Lussier, running about 106 minutes. “Some things are worse than death.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Criminology student Chloe fakes her own death to break into a morgue, in order to retrieve a piece of evidence that ties her younger brother to a crime gone wrong. Once inside, she discovers that a sadistic coroner is using the corpses for his sick and twisted business, and when he realises that Chloe still has a pulse, a terrifying game of cat and mouse ensues.
Who’s in it. Play Dead stars Bailee Madison as Chloe Albright, Jerry O'Connell as The Coroner, Anthony Turpel as T.J. Albright and Chris Butler as Sheriff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Play Dead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Play Dead (2022)?
- In US, Play Dead is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Play Dead?
- Play Dead stars Bailee Madison, Jerry O'Connell, Anthony Turpel, Chris Butler and Chris Lee.
- When was Play Dead released?
- Play Dead was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.