Play Dead: WWII Thriller by Jaume Collett-Serra | EFM Premiere (2026)

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, written by Natalie Conway and Peter Stanley-Ward, promises a gripping narrative about an Allied soldier who must play dead to survive an ambush. With a unique blend of suspense and emotion, 'Play Dead' is being hailed as a 'World War II white-knuckle thriller' that combines elements of 'Don't Breathe' and '1917'. The production involves a talented team, including Nocturnal, BoulderLight Pictures, Bad Grey, and Raimi's Ghost House Pictures. Collett-Serra's ability to craft tension and atmosphere has been praised, and the film is set to make its mark at the EFM. Additionally, Collett-Serra is also working on an update of the survival thriller 'Cliffhanger', which is expected to be released this summer.

Play Dead: WWII Thriller by Jaume Collett-Serra | EFM Premiere (2026)

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