Playtime, the latest big-screen collaboration between GMA Pictures and Viva Films, suggests that life is like a game—sometimes unfair, but to succeed, you must play smart and be willing to bend the rules.
Directed by Mark A. Reyes and featuring Xian Lim, Sanya Lopez, Coleen Garcia, and Faye Lorenzo, Playtime is a must-watch thriller.
Set against the backdrop of a secluded forest, the movie follows the agonizing stories of three women trapped in a deadly game orchestrated by the antagonist Lucas (Xian Lim)
The story begins with an unsuspecting bachelorette party that spirals into a nightmare for Roni (Coleen Garcia) when she encounters Lucas, whose charming facade masks a sinister agenda.
What started as a fleeting flirtation soon traps Roni and others in a remote forest hideout rigged with lethal traps and electrified fences
Patricia (Faye Lorenzo) and Allyson (Sanya Lopez) soon join Roni in Lucas’s twisted game.
Patricia, saved by Lucas from an abusive ex-boyfriend, finds herself drugged and waking up in the same dire situation as Roni.
Meanwhile, Allyson, a well-known vlogger whom Lucas has admired for some time, becomes unknowingly entangled in his sinister scheme following what appeared to be a harmless fan encounter
As the tension mounts, Lucas devises a chilling hide-and-seek scenario across the labyrinthine house and the perilous forest beyond. With just a narrow lead, the women must maneuver through his lethal traps
Forced to confront their deepest fears and rely on their instincts, they find themselves using Lucas’s own traps as tools for their liberation. Discover for yourself who meets their demise and who manages to survive
The performances are a highlight of Playtime. Sanya is captivating as Allyson, going from a confident influencer to a determined survivor. Coleen plays Roni with strength, facing challenges head-on, while Faye adds a unique touch to Patricia’s character. Xian is always in character in the film, he is both charming and creepy as Lucas, making the audience dislike him, very much
The cinematography captures the eerie beauty of the forest and contrasts it with the claustrophobic intensity of Lucas’ lair. And that effectively enhances the film’s overall atmosphere.
Playtime is now showing in cinemas nationwide.