A lonely young boy who feels different from everyone else. Desperate for a friend, he seeks solace and refuge in his ever-present cell phone and tablet. When a mysterious creature uses the boy’s devices against him to break into our world, his parents must fight to save their son from the monster beyond the screen.
First watched 11/15/2020 with Bec
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Azhy Robertson | Oliver |
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Gillian Jacobs | Sarah |
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John Gallagher Jr. | Marty |
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Winslow Fegley | Byron |
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Jayden Marine | Mateo |
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Gavin MacIver-Wright | Zach |
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Dalmar Abuzeid | Mr. Calarco |
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Eboni Booth | Dr. Robyn |
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Rachel Wilson | Jennifer |
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Alana-Ashley Marques | Aide |
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Alex Spencer | Police Officer |
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Ishan Morris | Mateo's Dad |
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Ana Araujo | Kid Next to Byron |
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Russ Walko | Larrys Lead Puppeteer |
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Rodger Bumpass | Squidward |
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Bill Fagerbakke | Patrick Star |
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Kate Fenton | Rude Shopper |
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Jess Salgueiro | Sonya |
| Director | Jacob Chase |
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| Writer | Jacob Chase | |
| Producer | Alan C. Blomquist, Jeb Brody, Alex Heineman, Andrew Rona | |
| Musician | Roque Banos, Tyler Runyan | |
| Photography | Maxime Alexandre | |
| Nr Discs | 1 |
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| Subtitles | English |
| Owner | Jackmeats Flix |
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| Location | Horror Disk 1 |
| Purchased | On Nov 01, 2020 at GalaxyRG |
| Watched | Mar 07, 2025 |
| Index | 3111 |
| Added Date | Nov 01, 2020 06:12:59 |
| Modified Date | Jul 31, 2025 07:35:00 |
My quick rating - 5.9/10. This flick is a solid supernatural horror film that taps into our dependence on technology while delivering effective jump scares and eerie tension. Directed by Jacob Chase, the film follows Oliver (Azhy Robertson), a lonely nonverbal boy who uses a phone and tablet for assisted speech. His devices become the gateway for something sinister-an entity named Larry, a monstrous figure lurking within a mysterious digital story called Misunderstood Monsters. One of the film’s strengths is its atmosphere. The use of screens and augmented reality to introduce Larry is clever, making technology itself feel like a looming threat. The jump scares are well-executed, relying more on timing and suspense rather than cheap tactics. Larry’s design is unsettling, with his elongated limbs and shadowy presence adding to the creeping dread.
Beyond the horror, Come Play also carries a subtle yet poignant message about loneliness and the way society treats those who are different. The film not so subtly hints that it isn’t children who struggle to accept differences-it’s often the parents. This underlying theme gives the story a bit more depth, even as it plays with familiar supernatural tropes. While the premise is strong, the film does have some drawbacks. The pacing drags in certain moments, and the reliance on horror clichés sometimes makes it predictable. However, the central performances-especially from Robertson as Oliver-help keep the emotional core intact.
Overall, it is an effective horror film that delivers creepy visuals and solid scares while offering a thoughtful take on isolation and human connection. It may not break new ground, but it successfully blends supernatural horror with real-world anxieties, making it a worthwhile watch for fans of modern creature features.
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