Is Play Dead appropriate for children?

# Play Dead - Parental Guide This horror film features a woman trapped in a basement with corpses, using deception to survive a disturbing ritual. While there's no profanity or sexual content, the moderate violence and grotesque imagery may disturb younger children. Best suited for mature teens who enjoy psychological horror.

What age is Play Dead suitable for?

Our verdict for Play Dead is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Play Dead safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2025

Rating

Genre

Horror

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.

Cast

Paula Brasca

Alison

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Damián Del Castillo

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Marta Quarleri

Lorraine

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Milagros Ribet

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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