What is the movie with the autistic kid and Larry?

Come Play is a 2020 American horror thriller film written and directed by Jacob Chase, based on his own short film titled Larry.
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Is the little boy in Come Play actually autistic?

An autistic person who was nonverbal at Oliver's age looked over the script and gave feedback. Chase wanted to cast an autistic actor, but they ended up going for the non-autistic Robertson.
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Is Come Play actually scary?

Despite a few small story flaws, it's well made and just scary enough for younger teens and up. Expect to see kids in peril, scary visual effects, a monster, a few jump scares, bullies, and characters smashing things. A car crash is suggested through the sound of squealing brakes.
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Is Come Play on Netflix good?

Unlike the films it tries to draw upon, Come Play lacks the deep world-building and characterisation it needs to keep viewers intrigued. Content collapsed. Even though he cannot speak, Oliver is exceptionally clever, fun, and brave, something I believe most of today's society doesn't think autistic kids can be.
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What is the story behind the Come Play movie?

The movie follows the parents—Sarah and Marty, played by Gillian Jacobs and John Gallagher Jr. —of Oliver, a young, non-verbal autistic boy portrayed by Azhy Robertson. Sarah and Marty must scramble to protect Oliver from getting abducted by a terrifying humanoid creature dubbed "Larry".
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What is the movie about the autistic boy scary?

Come Play is a 2020 American horror thriller film written and directed by Jacob Chase, based on his own short film titled Larry.
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Is Larry evil in Come Play?

Type of Villain

Larry is a monstrous creature that inhabits another realm and the main antagonist of the 2020 American horror thriller film Come Play.
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Is Come Play based on a true story?

'Come Play' was developed from Chase's short film, 'Larry,' but Oliver was inspired by Chase's wife's work in the autism community.
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What happened to the mum in Come Play?

Sarah Sacrifices Herself To The Monster (Final Scene) | Come Play (2020) | Fear - YouTube.
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Does Come Play have jump scares?

While this is a decent horror, with some well executed jump scares and an interesting entity, it's also basically "already seen".
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Is Come Play with me appropriate?

All videos are toddler and kid friendly.
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How old is Oliver in Come Play?

Meet Oliver (Azhy Robertson). He's eight years old or so, and is somewhere on the Autism spectrum. He loves SpongeBob Squarepants.
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Can a 13 year old watch horror?

Talk with your child

Remember that although some children may be perfectly OK with spooky content, others may not enjoy it at all. Children can feel pressured into watching a horror movie if they are with a group of friends. Discuss your family's rules with your child.
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What is ToM in autism?

Theory of mind (ToM) is the ability to recognize, comprehend, and consider oneself's and others' mental states and perspectives to predict and explain behaviors and motivations. It is widely accepted that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience difficulties with ToM.
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Why does autism run in boys?

Certain genetic variants are linked to a higher chance of a child being somewhere on the spectrum. Also, it takes fewer variants to predispose a boy to developing autism than it does a girl.
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Is Little Man Tate autistic?

Little Man Tate

Fred is a genius with many Aspberger's traits. His mother, Dede is determined to protect Fred from opportunists who wish to exploit his intellect. An interesting insight into the emotions of a child with autistic traits.
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How tall is Larry from Come Play?

That evil creature is Larry, a gangly, 10-foot-tall, skeletal monster with poor posture, pained movements and limited lung capacity, whose sorrowful loneliness drives him to harmful extremes.
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What is the story behind Come Play?

This uneven American-made horror film revolves around a young, non-verbal autistic boy named Oliver (Marriage Story's Azhy Robertson) who finds himself pursued by a monster that lives inside his mobile phone – and any other mobile devices with screens to hand.
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Is Larry a demon in Come Play?

Larry is a creature from another dimension than our own. And while his origin is never fully explained, it appears that this horrendous bone-and-skin creature is some kind of demonic entity. Larry can move around—in a spectral form—in our world, but he can only be seen through the camera of a phone or tablet.
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Is the monster in Come Play Evil?

Sounds like a cliche horror name but this movie hits different, and underated. About an autistic kid who can only speak through writing or on a phone is trying to fit in and make friends has a monster coming after him, but the monster isn't entirely evil. Characters are good and actually make smart decisions.
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What is the moral of come play?

As for the ill-timed moral, Larry travels and attacks through electronic devices, so there's a message about the need to put the screens away and look people in the eye.
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What is scary Larry from?

Scary Larry is the main antagonist of the Roblox indie horror story game Break In and the redeemed antagonist of its sequel, Break In 2.
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What happens to Sarah in Come Play?

In their final moments, Oliver looks Sarah in the eye for the first time, something Sarah has struggled with ever since Oliver was diagnosed. Larry takes Sarah and they both vanish, leaving Oliver alone. In the aftermath, Oliver lives with Marty, and they intend to deal with their loss.
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