The Playground

The Playground checks all the boxes necessary in order for me to consider it an effective and satisfying work of masterful filmmaking in which I often dismiss as sorely lacking in the horror genre. If your preference for horror is similar to mine, you will be impressed with this film. It's 2:35 minutes long and it is somewhat slow paced for the most part however the time and patience invested here will ultimately satisfy one's desire to complete a rewarding experience in horror. Producer, writer and director Endreace Purmul delivers a subtle balance of disturbing suspense, unpredictability and cleverly developed storytelling in The Playground. I am one who is not easily impressed, often bored, impatient and ,more often than not, dissatisfied in my search for satisfying experiences in the horror genre. Endreace Purmul receives my highest recommendation for this dark, The Shining-like creepiness he delivers in The Playground. 10/10.

What a gem of a film. Very well written, acted and directed. I thought the director did a really good job in telling the story without the film becoming boring or flat. The actors were good as well. I thought they all did a solid job! I particularly liked how this film makes you think and how satan tempts us. This film kept me guessing along the way. Bravo to all!! Well done!!

At first I thought it was an anthology but it's not. You need to pay attention to the story and little by little all the pieces starts to fall in place. When you think a scene means one thing but in reality it means something different when you take everything into perspective. Here's a clue, pay attention to the actors eyes. There's a direct correlation between some of the characters and you need to figure it out from there;) Again, fun watch and definitely a must see.

The Playground interweaves numerous stories into one very well paced tale. This well shot and directed movie reveals exciting and engaging themes throughout. The Playground is exciting and leaves you thrilled in the end.

That song is "Mixed Up Confusion". I have seen a LOT of movies and this had to be without a doubt the most confusing one EVER. And the fact that it dragged on for 2 1/2 hours didn't help much.

With multiple story lines, skillful direction and solid acting, I was remarkably engaged. The only critique I would have is trimming it by 30 min. Still worth the watch!

Creep tone, aided by solid camera work and good score. Strong themes about free will. clocks in at nearly 2 and a half hours, coulda been a little tighter.

This is a truly interesting film built on the concept of an anthology, but avoids slipping into a series of short tales entirely by guiding the individual plot-lines towards a rewarding and compelling ending, the chapters bound tightly together with a very effect soundtrack. If like me you seek thought-provoking cinema, you will find much to like and remember in The Playground.

I found this indie thriller pleasantly satisfying, as it explored classic moral themes in a contemporary setting. It's depth and ability to challenge the audience elevate it from modern Hollywood fluff. Well shot and well structured, the individual stories weave together in a fulfilling way. Despite the runtime, it kept me engaged with it's compelling storylines.

The Playground is a deftly directed film with multiple story lines. Overall, it woks very well. I wondered when I read the review if I would enjoy 'multiple' tales. But each is unique, well written and well acted. And there are some twists so stay tuned. I recommend in a setting with others to talk about the film.