Review of Come Play (2020) by Rowdysreviews — 24 Jan 2021

As someone with ASD seeing the way Oliver was portrayed was excellent. He's hyper focused on Spongebob just like I once was and said focus is very accurate to people with ASD. We latch onto things we understand and make us happy. His difficulties with the world are ones I resonate with and it was pleasing to see representation especially in a genre I love so much. People complain it's not "scary" but that's because they fail to open their minds to the psychological aspect and just want cheap tactics like gore and jump scares. Larry to me, is an embodiment of many fears I've had. To never fit in, find friends or be perceived as someone worthwhile. The mother's fears of losing her child that she's loved so much and been there for every stage in his life is a great representation of a caring parent. Her reactions show the true terror she feels at the notion of losing Oliver forever.

The father is also characterized well as caring yet not always getting it although he does his best as another loving parent to Oliver. He's just as willing to protect his son despite Larry seeming to be unstoppable.

Larry's visuals are absolutely sickening. So emaciated and pale, with sunken eyes that look crudely carved while all his bones stick out from his frame, almost like his skin is pulled tight over his body. It's exactly how a character of his nature should look and make you feel while looking at him. The fact he reaches us through electronics is petrifying for me as someone who uses such devices to communicate at times and for comfort.

This movie, unlike those with jump scares and intestines all over the floor has rewatch value because I guarantee there will be more to see after coming to understandings about certain aspects.