The Corpse Can't Play (1968)
Ronnie's party is going well, but his mother Alice is waiting for her husband Tom to return from the office to help supervise. The doorbell rings, but instead of Tom it's Simon Potter, a strange little boy who Ronnie dislikes, and who knows some unusual and horrifying variations of children's party games.
Director: Paddy Russell
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: May 3, 1968
Cast
- Clare Austin - Alice Jarman
- Christine Pollon - Joanna
- Neil Hallett - Tom Jarman
- Michael Newport - Simon Potter
- Frank Barry - Ronnie Jarman
- Kim Goody - Karen Pickering
- Samuel Burleigh - Colin
- Beverley Jennings - Louise
- Mark Colleano - David
- Erin Geraghty - Michele
Screenplay
- John Burke (Story)
- Hugh Leonard
Music: Norman Kay
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Paddy Russell
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Corpse Can't Play about?
- Ronnie's party is going well, but his mother Alice is waiting for her husband Tom to return from the office to help supervise. The doorbell rings, but instead of Tom it's Simon Potter, a strange little boy who Ronnie dislikes, and who knows some unusual and horrifying variations of children's party games.
- Who directed The Corpse Can't Play?
- The Corpse Can't Play was directed by Paddy Russell.
- Who stars in The Corpse Can't Play?
- The Corpse Can't Play stars Clare Austin, Christine Pollon, Neil Hallett, Michael Newport, Frank Barry, Kim Goody.
- How long is The Corpse Can't Play?
- The Corpse Can't Play has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is The Corpse Can't Play?
- The Corpse Can't Play is a Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Drama film.
- Where was The Corpse Can't Play produced?
- The Corpse Can't Play was produced in United Kingdom.