Black Mandala is proud to present Play Dead a chilling new horror film that kicks off with a woman waking up in a basement surrounded by corpses and fighting for her life.
This grisly tale of survival and deception is directed by Carlos ‘Charly’ Goitia (Nightmare Radio: The Night Stalker, The 100 Candles Game: The Last Possession) and produced by Nicolás Onetti (1978, What the Waters Left Behind). The screenplay is penned by Gonzalo Mellid and Camilo Zaffora.
Play Dead follows the harrowing journey of Alison (Paula Brasca ((What the Waters Left Behind)), who finds herself gravely injured and trapped in a dark, cryptic basement. Desperate to survive, she must use her wits and pretend to be dead, blending in with the corpses around her. But as she clings to life, she makes a horrifying discovery—above her, a grotesque, ritualistic celebration is unfolding. With each passing moment, the danger escalates.
Drawing heavy inspiration from horror classics like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Don’t Breathe, and The Collector, Play Dead blends relentless tension with gruesome horror, delivering a truly unforgettable cinematic experience.
Director: Carlos Goitia
Script: Gonzalo Mellid, Camilo Zaffora
Cast: Paula Brasca, Catalina Motto, Luca Espindola, David Gomez Pascua, Marta Quarleri, Luciana Contreras, Milagros Ribet, Damian Castillo, Daniela Roitman, Lara Idiart, Camila Lerchundi, Ana Buscarini, Milagros Tucci Layus, Delfina Ricardo, Anabela Tedesco
Cinematography: Luciano Montes de Oca
Art Direction: Paola Tolosa
Costume Design: Taz Pereyra, Gabriela Lojo
Makeup: María Fernanda Curci, Florencia Ollé
Special Makeup Effects: Yanel Castellano
Visual Effects: Anibal Morales
Sound: Germán Suracce, Ezequiel Brodsky
Producers: Michael Kraetzer, Nicolás Onetti, Sayf Aram, Kenneth A. Bressers, Carlos Goitia
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