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Release Year1968
Runtime0h 25m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresHorror, Mystery, Thriller
Votes4
DirectorPaddy Russell
WritersJohn Burke, Hugh Leonard
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Corpse Can't Play
About The Corpse Can't Play
Ronnie's party is going well, but his mother Alice is waiting for her husband Tom to return from the office to help supervise. The doorbell rings, but instead of Tom it's Simon Potter, a strange little boy who Ronnie dislikes, and who knows some unusual and horrifying variations of children's party games.
Directed by Paddy Russell, The Corpse Can't Play leans on a strong ensemble — Clare Austin, Christine Pollon, Neil Hallett — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 1968.
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