---
title: "Play Dead"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/play-dead-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1020696
imdb_id: "tt20198774"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 106
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 216
content_rating: "R"
---

# Play Dead (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/play-dead-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Play Dead is a 2022 American horror thriller film directed by Patrick Lussier and written by Simon Boyes and Adam Mason. The story follows Chloe, a criminology student who fakes her own death to break into a morgue to retrieve evidence involving her younger brother.

Once inside, Chloe discovers a sadistic coroner using corpses for a twisted business. The film's tone shifts into a terrifying cat and mouse game when the coroner realizes Chloe is still alive. The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 46 minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A criminology student fakes her death to break into a morgue and uncovers a sadistic secret."

### Why Watch
- Features a high-stakes premise involving a criminology student faking her own death
- Includes a tense cat and mouse game between a student and a sadistic coroner
- Stars Bailee Madison and Jerry O'Connell

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film is rated R
- Tone & Suitability: This R-rated horror thriller features a terrifying game of cat and mouse within a morgue.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #horror-thriller, #morgue-setting, #cat-and-mouse, #crime-investigation, #survival-horror

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Plex | Rakuten TV, Sky Store, Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Patrick Lussier
- **Networks / Studios**: Bradley Pilz Productions, Divide / Conquer, Voltage Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bailee Madison** as *Chloe Albright*
- **Jerry O'Connell** as *The Coroner*
- **Anthony Turpel** as *T.J. Albright*
- **Chris Butler** as *Sheriff Duggan*
- **Chris Lee** as *Ross*
- **Jorge-Luis Pallo** as *Mannix*
- **Sterling Beaumon** as *Deputy Farmer*
- **Josh Harp** as *Old Man*
- **Kyler O'Neal** as *Randy*
- **Haley Pilz** as *Coroner's Daughter*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Play Dead?
The provided sources do not specify which streaming platforms currently host the film.

### Q: Is Play Dead worth watching?
The film is a horror thriller starring Bailee Madison and Jerry O'Connell that features a high-stakes morgue setting.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a duration of 1 hour and 46 minutes.

### Q: What is the age rating for this film?
The film is rated R in the United States.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Play Dead — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1020696)
- [Play Dead (2022 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play_Dead_(2022_film))
- [Play Dead (2022) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1020696-play-dead/cast)
- [Netflix's Massive 2021 Film Slate Will Deliver New Movies Every Week](https://variety.com/)

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