Let's talk about the conclusion to Jacob Chase's debut horror film.
Writer/director Jacob Chase talked to us about the Nickelodeon cartoon became so key to the film.
Arriving in theaters this Friday — just in time for Halloween — is Come Play, a new horror movie from writer/director Jacob Chase. Based on Chase's own short, "Larry," and fleshed out into a feature-length film, Come Play follows Oliver (Marriage Story's Azhy Robertson), a young autistic boy who uses devices like his cell phone and tablet to communicate with his parents and classmates. When a mysterious creature called Larry uses those devices to enter the real world, Oliver’s parents (Gillian Jacobs and John Gallagher Jr.) must overcome their own marital strain in order to protect their …
From writer/director Jacob Chase and based on his short, the horror flick Come Play follows a lonely young autistic boy named Oliver (Azhy Robertson) who wants connection with friends but instead turns to his cell phone and tablet for company. When a mysterious creature called Larry uses those devices to enter the real world, Oliver’s parents (Gillian Jacobs and John Gallagher Jr.) must overcome their own differences in order to protect their son. During this 1-on-1 phone interview with Collider, actress Gillian Jacobs talked about what sold her on this project, why seeing intense adult dramas …
This subpar tech-horror is as boring as it is painfully outdated.
Who wants to ring in Halloween a little early by attending the virtual premiere of Come Play on Wednesday, October 28th at 6pm PT? If you want to meet Larry before the film’s October 30th release, we might be able to help make that happen. Collider has 40 tickets to give away for the event, which will include a screening of the movie followed by a Q&A with writer-director Jacob Chase and stars Gillian Jacobs, John Gallagher Jr. and Azhy Robertson. Simply click here to RSVP to the event. It is a first come, first serve …