Play Dead

Chloe, a student of criminology, pretends to be dead so she can sneak into a morgue. Her goal is to steal evidence that links her younger brother to a crime. While inside, she discovers that the coroner is running a disturbing business using the deceased. Once he realizes she is alive, the two engage in a dangerous game of survival.

This 2022 American horror thriller was directed by Patrick Lussier. It is the tenth film in his directorial career, following works such as Dracula 2000 and Trick, and preceding Aftermath. The movie stars Bailee Madison as Chloe Albright and Jerry O'Connell as the coroner, with a supporting cast that includes Anthony Turpel, Chris Butler, Chris Lee, and Jorge-Luis Pallo. The screenplay was written by Adam Mason and Simon Boyes.

The film has a runtime of 106 minutes. Audience reception is mixed, as shown by the ratings. On IMDb, the movie holds a score of 5.2 based on 5,300 votes, while on TMDB it has a slightly higher rating of 6.1 from 213 votes.