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Chris Klein vs. meth dealers with his TV stunt team. What could go wrong?
TMDB
47
IMDb
38
Rotten Tomatoes
14
Audience Score
14

Play Dead (2009)

B-movie chaosso-bad-it's-goodsnowbound standoff

Overview

ComedyAdventureAction

The story is about Ronnie Reno, a former TV action star in need of a comeback. After a failed audition, he ends up snowbound in a remote town in Nevada overrun with meth dealers including Merle and their dimwitted henchman. After Reno finds the body of a dead DEA agent, he reunites with his former co-stars including Devon in order to save the town and himself.

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Content warning
faded gloryfound familyredemption through absurdity

Standout Aspects

Acting

Chris Klein's commitment to a role that doesn't deserve it.

Practical Effects

Snowmobile chases shot with genuine 'we had one take' energy.

Best for:Friends: Irony-loving crew who quote terrible lines for weeks.·Background: Fold laundry to Fred Durst menacing people in flannel.·Rewatch: Annual 'what were they thinking' ritual viewing.
Heads up:Drug Use: Meth production and distribution central to plot, not glamorized.
Jason Wiles

Director

Jason Wiles

ReleasedSep 22, 2009
Runtime1h 28m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight
Uncommon Entertainment

Top Cast

Chris Klein

Chris Klein

Ronnie Reno

Fred Durst

Fred Durst

Ledge

Jake Busey

Jake Busey

Merle Jones

Michael Beach

Michael Beach

Devon

Paul Francis

Paul Francis

Ray Jones

Sasha Alexander

Sasha Alexander

Carol Anne

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director Jason Wiles was a regular on 'Third Watch' and apparently wanted to see Chris Klein on a snowmobile. That's the whole origin story.

Cultural

This film captures a very specific 2009 energy: direct-to-DVD action comedies starring '00s leftovers, where Limp Bizkit frontmen could play heavies without irony.

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