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Play Dead (band) Albums
Play Dead may refer to: Film and television * ''Play Dead'' (1981 film), a 1981 horror film * ''Play Dead'' (2009 film), a 2009 black comedy film * ''Play Dead'' (show), a 2010 Off-Broadway entertainment directed by Teller * Play Dead (2022 film), a 2022 horror film Literature * ''Play Dead'' (novel), a 1990 novel by Harlan Coben * ''Play Dead'', a 2013 novel by Bill James (novelist) * ''Play Dead'', a 2008 novel by Richard Montanari * ''Play Dead'', a 2016 novel by Angela Marsons Music *Play Dead (band) Play Dead were an English post-punk band from Oxford that grew out of the English punk rock, punk scene of the late 1970s/early 1980s. The band made three studio albums and one-off singles for four different small record label, labels — Fresh ..., an English gothic rock group * "Play Dead" (song), by Björk *"Play Dead", song by HIM from the album '' Dark Light'', 2005 * ''Play Dead'' (Astrid album), 2001 * ''Play Dead'' (Amanda Richards album), 2012 * ''Play Dead'' (Mut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Play Dead (1981 Film)
''Play Dead'' (also known as ''Killer Dog'' and ''Satan's Dog'') is a 1981 American horror film directed by Peter Wittman and starring Yvonne De Carlo. Plot Hester (De Carlo) is a wealthy heiress who was jilted years ago by her lover to marry her sister. Using her weapon of choice, a 200 lb. Rottweiler The Rottweiler (, ) is a breed of domestic dog, regarded as medium-to-large or large. The dogs were known in German as , meaning Rottweil butchers' dogs, because their main use was to herd livestock and pull carts laden with butchered mea ..., Hester not only exacts her revenge on her sister and lover, but has now set her sights on the offspring of the ill-fated reunion. Production and release Although the film was shot in 1981, it was not released until 1986. Reception "If you’re an aficionado of crap cinema (like I am), you may want to check out Play Dead." References External links * Films about dogs 1981 films 1981 horror films American independent fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Play Dead (2009 Film)
''Play Dead'' is a 2009 black comedy film directed and co-produced by Jason Wiles, and written by Wiles and Shem Bitterman. The film stars Chris Klein, Fred Durst, and Jake Busey. Filming took place at the end of 2006, in Ely, Nevada and Los Angeles, California. The film was ultimately released direct-to-video on September 22, 2009. Plot Ronnie Reno is a former TV action star in need of a comeback. After a failed audition, he ends up snowbound in a remote town in Nevada overrun with meth dealers including Merle and his dimwitted henchman, Ledge, who works as a crossing guard. After Reno finds the body of a dead DEA agent in Ledge's bathtub, he reunites with his former co-stars including Devon in order to save the town's residents and himself. Cast * Chris Klein as Ronnie Reno * Fred Durst as Ledge * Jake Busey as Merle Jones * Michael Beach as Devon * Paul Francis as Ray Jones * Timothy Ryan Hensel as Dickford Jones * James Koetting as Sheriff * Robert Cicchini as TV Announcer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Play Dead (show)
''Play Dead'' is a 2010 Off-Broadway show co-written by magicians Todd Robbins and Teller, the latter best known as the non-speaking half of the illusionist duo Penn & Teller. The show also features Charlotte Pines as Margery Crandon, Geri Berman as Eusapia Palladino, Don Meehan as Albert Fish, and Drea Lorraine as Phantoms. The opening minutes of the show are performed in complete darkness, and the show itself features carefully crafted tricks and illusions ranging from killing a real audience member, to contact with the dead. The show stars Robbins as the narrator and is directed by Teller. This incarnation of Play Dead began with two weeks of workshop performances at ''The Calypso Room'' in Las Vegas in September, 2010, at the Rio, the home of Penn and Teller. Teller told the opening night audience that the show marked the first time ever that a show was created in Las Vegas to bring to New York, and was headed directly for an off-broadway venue in New York City. It opened fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Play Dead (2022 Film)
''Play Dead'' is a 2022 American horror thriller film directed by Patrick Lussier and written by Simon Boyes and Adam Mason. The film stars Bailee Madison and Jerry O'Connell. The film's plot follows Criminology student Chloe ( Bailee Madison) who fakes her own death to break into a morgue in order to retrieve a piece of evidence that ties her younger brother to a crime gone wrong. Plot Chloe Albright, a young medical student, and her brother T.J. are being inundated with bills, their money is gone, and they’re about to lose their home – and this is just after the loss of their father. They’ve received no money from their father’s life insurance because his death was ruled as a suicide, they have medical bills to pay on top of all of their other debts, and they have nowhere to turn for a solution. T.J., however, thinks he’s found a solution to their problems. Alongside his friend Ross, he plans to pull off a robbery armed with a fake gun. Whilst Ross enters the shop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Play Dead (novel)
''Play Dead'' is the first novel by American crime writer Harlan Coben Harlan Coben is an American writer of mystery novels and thrillers. The plots of his novels often involve the resurfacing of unresolved or misinterpreted events in the past, murders, or fatal accidents and have multiple twists. Among his novels a ..., published in 1990. Plot summary No sooner had supermodel Laura Ayers and Celtics star David Baskin said "I do" than tragedy struck. While honeymooning on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, David went out for a swim—and never returned. Now widowed and grieving, Laura's search for the truth will draw her into a web of lies and deception. References 1990 American novels American mystery novels Novels by Harlan Coben {{1990s-mystery-novel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill James (novelist)
Bill James (15 August 1929 – 17 June 2023) is a pseudonym of Allan James Tucker, a Welsh novelist. He also wrote under his own name and the pseudonyms ''David Craig'' and ''Judith Jones''. He was a reporter with the Daily Mirror and various other newspapers after serving with the RAF He was married, with four children, and lived in South Wales. The bulk of his output under the Bill James pseudonym is the ''Harpur and Iles'' series. Colin Harpur is a Detective Chief Inspector and Desmond Iles is the Assistant Chief Constable in an unnamed coastal city in southwestern England. Harpur and Iles are complemented by an evolving cast of other recurring characters on both sides of the law. The books are characterized by a grim humour and a bleak view of the relationship between the public, the police force and the criminal element. The first few are designated "A Detective Colin Harpur Novel" but as the series progressed they began to be published with the designation "A Harpur & Iles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Montanari
Richard Montanari is an American crime writer who debuted with his novel ''Deviant Way'', published by Simon & Schuster, in 1995. It won the Online Mystery Award (OLMA) for Best First Mystery. He has since published seven more novels, which are now available in almost 30 languages. In 2005 he began his Philadelphia crime series with '' The Rosary Girls'', a police procedural thriller set inside the homicide unit of the Philadelphia Police Department, introducing detectives Kevin Byrne and Jessica Balzano. Montanari was born in Northeast Ohio, where he still resides. Publishing history Cleveland Series * '' Deviant Ways'' (1995) * '' Kiss of Evil'' (2001) In 1995 Montanari wrote ''Deviant Way'', introducing Cleveland Police Department homicide detective John Paris. The story, a suspense novel chronicling a pair of thrill killers, earned him a two-book deal from Michael Korda at Simon & Schuster. In 2001 Montanari published the sequel, ''Kiss of Evil''. Both novels have been p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angela Marsons
Angela Marsons is a British author of crime fiction, from the Black Country in the West Midlands. She has sold more than three-and-a-half million copies of her novels, which have been translated into 28 languages. Writing career Angela Marsons is from Brierley Hill in the West Midlands and is a former security guard at the Merry Hill Shopping Centre. Having been rejected by numerous publishers over 25 years, she released three books in her crime series in 2015 under digital publisher Bookouture Bookouture is a British digital publishing company. It was founded in 2012 by Oliver Rhodes, a former marketing controller for Harlequin/Mills & Boon. Bookouture is notable for growing its e-book sales dramatically, and for having several of its .... Her books all have a Black Country setting, but the author says "I never write about a set group of people or anyone particular I know, all my characters are make believe." The principal character in the crime series is Detective Kim Ston ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Play Dead (band)
Play Dead were an English post-punk band from Oxford that grew out of the English punk rock, punk scene of the late 1970s/early 1980s. The band made three studio albums and one-off singles for four different small record label, labels — Fresh Records (UK), Fresh Records, Jungle Records, Situation 2 and Clay Records — before forming their own label, Tanz, for their final album, ''Company of Justice'', produced by Conny Plank, which they released in 1985. The original line-up of Play Dead consisted of Rob Hickson (vocals), Pete Waddleton (bass guitar), Mark "Wiff" Smith (drums) and Re-Vox (guitar). In July 1981, Re-Vox was replaced by Steve Green. During their active years, Play Dead supported a number of acts, including the likes of Killing Joke, The Cult and The Sisters Of Mercy in the UK. They also appeared on Channel 4's music TV show, ''The Tube (TV series), The Tube'' in late 1984. A string of singles were released (many through Stoke-based Clay Records) from late 198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Play Dead (song)
"Play Dead" is a song by Icelandic singer Björk, released as the only single from the soundtrack of the 1993 crime drama ''The Young Americans'', starring Harvey Keitel. It was not included in the first edition of '' Debut'' but was later included as a bonus track, and the album was re-issued in November 1993. The song was written by Jah Wobble, Björk featuring David Arnold, and was produced by Cannon, Arnold, receiving additional production and mixing by Tim Simenon. "Play Dead", inspired by the main character of the film, was released on 11 October 1993 and charted within the top 20 in Denmark, Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. An accompanying music video was released, featuring images from the film. "Play Dead" was included in Björk's 2002 greatest hits album ''Greatest Hits''. Background and composition The song was co-written by Jah Wobble, Björk featuring David Arnold. Björk was asked to write the melody and lyrics for t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Light (HIM Album)
''Dark Light'' is the fifth studio album by Finnish gothic rock band HIM. Released on 26 September 2005, HIM began recording the album in March 2005 at the Paramour Estate is Los Angeles with producer Tim Palmer, who had also mixed the band's previous album ''Love Metal''. ''Dark Light'' also served as HIM's first worldwide release with Sire Records, with whom the band had signed with in September 2004. In Finland, however, the album was released under the band's own label Heartagram. Musically, ''Dark Light'' featured a more "polished" and "accessible" sound than previous albums, and was written as a cross between Black Sabbath and U2, also influenced by the work of composer Angelo Badalamenti. ''Dark Light'' received mostly positive reviews from critics, with many praising the writing and the band's performance, while some criticism was given to the second half of the album. ''Dark Light'' charted in fifteen countries, reaching number one in Finland, later going platinum, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Play Dead (Astrid Album)
''Play Dead'' is the second album by Scottish guitar-pop fourpiece Astrid Astrid is a feminine given name of Scandinavian origin, a modern form of the name Ástríðr. Derived from the Old Norse Ássfriðr, a compound name composed of the elements (a god) and (beautiful, fair). Variants * Assan (diminutive) (Swed .... Track listing #"It Never Happened" – 2:27 #"Tick Tock" – 3:17 #"Wrong for You" – 3:36 #"Crying Boy" – 2:57 #"Alas" – 3:12 #"Play Dead" – 2:44 #"Fat Girl" – 2:37 #"Just One Name" – 4:21 #"Hard to Be a Person" – 2:18 #"Paper" – 3:12 #"Modes of Transport" – 3:05 #"What You're Thinking" – 2:21 #"Taken for Granted" – 3:16 #"Horror Movies" + "We'll Drive Away" (hidden track) – 6:46 References External links ''NME'' review 2001 albums Astrid (band) albums Fantastic Plastic Records albums {{2000s-pop-rock-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
