Come Play

Oliver is a lonely boy who finds comfort in his tablet and phone. His isolation makes him a target for a mysterious entity that uses these electronic devices to enter the physical world. As the creature attempts to reach the boy, his parents must fight to protect him from the monster hiding behind the screen. This horror thriller is a remake of a 2017 short film titled Larry.

Directed and written by Jacob Chase, this was the first feature film of his career. The cast includes Gillian Jacobs and John Gallagher Jr. as the parents, with Azhy Robertson playing Oliver. Produced by companies including DreamWorks Pictures and Focus Features, the film was a joint production between India and the United States.

With a budget of 9 million USD, the movie earned 13 million USD at the worldwide box office. The audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 5.8/10 on IMDb from 20,000 votes and a slightly higher 6.4/10 on TMDB from 769 votes. This audience perspective aligns with the views of film critics, who gave the movie a rating of 5.8/10 based on 120 reviews.