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When Harrison buys a dilapidated house with the intention of fixing it up to prove to his ex he can be a serious adult, he discovers VHS tapes of an unaired children's show in the basement. While at first it just seems like a disturbing DIY Sesame Street, the show soon drives him into an obsessive madness, revealing the tapes -- and the house itself -- may have a far more sinister backstory.

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Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 5 days ago
Strong production design, incredibly believable lo-fi VHS cinematography, and even a few impressive ghost story beats work alongside uniformly solid performances. Go to Full Review Brandon Wainerdi Fangoria 18 hrs ago
How many more horror movies about VHS tapes, or lost media, or creepy children’s shows can we stomach? If they’re anything like the quality of PLAY HOUSE, keep ‘em coming. Go to Full Review Roberto Tyler Ortiz Geek Vibes Nation 23 hrs ago
6/10
Play House feels like the work of a filmmaker who hasn't completely figured everything out yet, but has already found a few things worth paying attention to. Go to Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex Sep 21, 2026
8/10
A twisty debut that has some stellar moments, especially for character actor James Urbanik. Go to Full Review Matt Orozco Macabre Daily Sep 21, 2026
Anchored by a small and extremely effective cast, "Play House" maintains a steady sense of dread before a cathartic and climactic release in the third act. Go to Full Review Matt Donato Daily Dead Sep 21, 2026
3.5/5
James Urbaniak slam-dunks Creepypasta vibes as a VHS Mr. Rogers type ... Play House isn't playing around. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Nicolas Curcio

Director

Will Harrison

Actor

Jordan Gonzalez

Actor

Jessica Sula

Actor

James Urbaniak

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Nina Millin

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Movie Info

Synopsis When Harrison buys a dilapidated house with the intention of fixing it up to prove to his ex he can be a serious adult, he discovers VHS tapes of an unaired children's show in the basement. While at first it just seems like a disturbing DIY Sesame Street, the show soon drives him into an obsessive madness, revealing the tapes -- and the house itself -- may have a far more sinister backstory.
Director
Nicolas Curcio
Producer
Nicolas Curcio, Kirby Gladstein, Ben Gojer, Derek Tramont, Jack Forbes
Screenwriter
Nicolas Curcio, Kirby Gladstein
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
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