It’s a terrible advert for organ donation but a compact and resourceful thriller.

Though Play Dead tries to thrill you to death, it falls short on numerous occasions, though if you can look past its implausibility and shortcomings, you won't be left feeling cold on the slab with its quick bursts of fun and fear.

It doesn’t win points for originality either, but Lussier’s ability to keep the story always moving and exciting, despite the single location and simple story, helps tremendously in the long run.

Patrick Lussier’s film has a few good flourishes, but lots of dull stretches.