“Play Dead” is a 2022 horror-thriller film directed by Andres Meza-Valdes and stars Madison Bailey, Hannah Kepple, and Austin North. The film follows a group of friends who play a seemingly innocent game of “Truth or Dare” that turns deadly when they are hunted by a sadistic killer.
Plot
A group of friends gathers for a weekend getaway and decides to play a game of “Truth or Dare.” However, the game takes a dark turn when they are forced to face their deepest fears and secrets. As the game progresses, they soon realize that they are being watched and hunted by a masked killer who is determined to make them pay for their sins.
Cast
The film features a talented cast of young actors, including Madison Bailey as the lead character, Ashlyn. Hannah Kepple plays her best friend, Skylar, and Austin North plays her love interest, Tyler. Other notable cast members include Carolina Bartczak, who plays the group’s hostess, and Joshua David McLerran, who plays the mysterious killer.
Production
“Play Dead” was filmed in Canada and the United States, with a production budget of approximately $5 million. The film was produced by Roxy Shih and Brian Dreyfuss, with Andres Meza-Valdes directing. The screenplay was written by David Barraza and Andres Meza-Valdes.
Trailer
The trailer for “Play Dead” showcases the tense and suspenseful atmosphere of the film, with quick cuts and eerie music building up to a shocking finale. It gives viewers a glimpse of the game of “Truth or Dare” that sets the events of the film in motion, as well as the brutal violence and gore that follows.
