Play Dead
“When your best chance to live is to die.”
Synopsis
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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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto Indie Horror Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 15, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Goitia
- Screenplay & Story
- Gonzalo Mellid, Camilo Zaffora
- Original Title
- Play Dead
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Dystopia Films, Black Mandala
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Goitia
Gonzalo Mellid, Camilo Zaffora
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Goitia
Director
Gonzalo Mellid
Writer
Camilo Zaffora
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Play Dead
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What is Play Dead about?
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.
Who directed Play Dead?
Play Dead was directed by Carlos Goitia.
Who stars in Play Dead?
The principal cast of Play Dead includes Paula Brasca, Damián Del Castillo, Marta Quarleri, Milagros Ribet, Catalina Motto.
When was Play Dead released and how long is it?
Play Dead was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Play Dead?
Play Dead holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).