Play Dead (1983 film) explained

Play Dead
Caption:Film poster
Director:Peter Wittman
Producer:Francine Roudine
Starring:Yvonne De Carlo
Stephanie Dunnam
David Cullinane
Glenn Kezer
Ron Jackson
Music:Robert Farrar
Distributor:Troma Entertainment
Runtime:86 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Play Dead (also known as Killer Dog and Satan's Dog) is a 1985 American horror film directed by Peter Wittman and starring Yvonne De Carlo.

Plot summary

Hester is a wealthy heiress who was jilted years ago by her lover to marry her sister. Using her weapon of choice, a 200 lb. Rottweiler, Hester not only exacts her revenge on her sister and lover, but has now set her sights on the offspring of the ill-fated reunion.

Production and release

Although the film was shot in 1981, it was not released until 1986.[1]

Reception

"If you’re an aficionado of crap cinema (like I am), you may want to check out Play Dead."[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Corpus Christi Caller-Times. May 10, 1985. Play Dead Opening. Newspapers.com. 60.
  2. Web site: Hink . Jason . 'Play Dead' (1982): Cute dog & rich old dame + black magic = death . MOVIES & DRINKS . 29 October 2019 . 3 September 2020.