Playing Dead

Playing Dead

Two misguided fans kidnap a reclusive musician with enthusiastic demands for new music.

When enthusiastic buddies Calvin and Jeremy kidnap their favorite musician, the once cult-famous, now retired Roman Reeds, they have a simple ask. They just want to hear his famous unreleased album. But now Roman’s stalker is wondering where he went. And now Calvin’s optimism is starting to feel a little naïve. And now Jeremy’s having mixed feelings. And now they’re in over their heads.

Directed by Marcus Bratton · Written by Marcus Bratton

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