Play Dead
“A Raging Madness Unleashed To Kill”
Synopsis
A woman uses her magic powers and a vicious Rotweiller dog to murder her relatives.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Play Dead (1981) Video Classics Australia Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 20, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Wittman
- Screenplay & Story
- Lothrop W. Jordan
- Original Score
- Robert Farrar
- Original Title
- Play Dead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- United Construction Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Wittman
Lothrop W. Jordan
Robert Farrar
Eugenie Nicoloff
F.L. Rudine, Francine C. Rudine
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Farrar
Original Music Composer
Eugenie Nicoloff
Editor
Francine C. Rudine
Producer
Peter Wittman
Director
Lothrop W. Jordan
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Play Dead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Play Dead about?
A woman uses her magic powers and a vicious Rotweiller dog to murder her relatives.
Who directed Play Dead?
Play Dead was directed by Peter Wittman.
Who stars in Play Dead?
The principal cast of Play Dead includes Yvonne De Carlo, Stephanie Dunnam, Ron Jackson, Glenn Kezer, David Ellzey.
When was Play Dead released and how long is it?
Play Dead was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Play Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Play Dead was composed by Robert Farrar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Play Dead?
Play Dead holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).