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A father, a dead daughter, and a tape that won't stay buried — what could go wrong?
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Playback (2010)

gritty indieparanoid spiralDIY nightmare

Overview

Thriller

A detective must uncover the truth behind the death of his daughter. But the truth hits close to home.

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Content warning
found footage

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Scrappy found-footage aesthetic that somehow works on zero budget.

Acting

James Duval commits harder than this movie deserves.

Best for:Solo: Late night, lights off, questioning your life choices.·Background: Perfect for folding laundry you desperately need to finish.
Heads up:Violence: Some brutal domestic moments, mostly implied through tape.
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Director

James Avallone

ReleasedOct 12, 2010
Runtime1h 24m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelheavy

Top Cast

James Duval

James Duval

Clark

Marcus Jean Pirae

Marcus Jean Pirae

Douglas

Elana Krausz

Elana Krausz

Lacie Lambord

Jesse Hlubik

Jesse Hlubik

O'Malley

Christo Dimassis

Christo Dimassis

Photographer

Bogdan Szumilas

Bogdan Szumilas

Julius

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director James Avallone is the son of exploitation legend Fred Olen Ray, keeping it absolutely in the family business.

Cultural

Playback arrived right as found footage peaked (Paranormal Activity 2, Apollo 18) and promptly vanished without a theatrical whisper.

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