Jaume Collett-Serra's upcoming WWII thriller, 'Play Dead', is generating buzz as it heads to the European Film Market. Directed by Collett-Serra and produced by Sam Raimi, the film stars Matthias Schweighöfer and Noah Jupe. The movie follows an Allied soldier who must play dead to survive after an ambush, blending elements of suspense and tension reminiscent of 'Don't Breathe' and '1917'.
The script, written by Natalie Conway and Peter Stanley-Ward, has been praised for its cinematic quality and emotional depth. Collett-Serra describes it as a 'rare script built for tension and atmosphere', with each scene carefully crafted to escalate the suspense. Raimi adds that Collett-Serra and his cast bring the screenplay to life through masterful suspense building and compelling performances.
'Play Dead' is produced by Nocturnal alongside BoulderLight Pictures, Bad Grey, and Sam Raimi's Ghost House Pictures. The film is set to make its debut at the European Film Market, marking an exciting development for the thriller genre. Additionally, Collett-Serra is also working on an update of the survival thriller 'Cliffhanger', which is expected to be released this summer.
