![]() ![]() As such, Come Play is a story about people's-and children's-increasing reliance on screens and technology in the contemporary world. For one, the phenomenon of Larry only being seen through a smartphone or other mobile device can perhaps be seen as a symbol of the dangers that these devices pose to modern children, who are becoming increasingly attached to technology in their day to day lives. ![]() There is an ample amount of hidden meaning evident throughout Come Play. While it's unclear what direction Come Play will take in the future, the aforementioned Insidious was just announced to be getting a fifth movie in the popular franchise, which shows longevity when the material is handled properly. Supernatural and paranormal horror movies that utilize this sort of otherworldly setting have been wildly successful in the past. Plus, a sequel could explore Marty's stab at being a single father, and could examine exactly where Sarah is - maybe Oliver will try to find her, an idea reminiscent of the movie Insidious, with its inclusion of "The Further". The filmmakers thought up creative ways in which Larry could appear throughout this movie - like through phone cameras - and surely have many more ideas stowed away for a follow-up film. And, in the end, he didn't end up preying on a child as he needed to - he took Sarah instead. It seems like Larry could easily return to this world. Perhaps this ending, in which Oliver can still communicate with his mother, is setting up a sequel to Come Play. This makes Sarah's ultimate fate all the more tragic, though not quite surprising, given the lengths mothers will often go to for their offspring. Gillian Jacobs' portrayal of a mother fighting to save her son is strong. Sarah is willing to do anything to keep Oliver safe, despite the difficulties she's faced as a mother. Larry appears anyway, as Oliver's phone - which had been tossed by bullies earlier in the movie - is lying in the grass.īefore the final scenes, in which Sarah sacrifices herself for Oliver, the movie demonstrates the intense strength of the mother-son bond. Sarah takes Oliver and they run to a field where there's no chance of electricity around. After that, Larry appears physically, and can suddenly be seen without the aid of a phone or tablet. She breaks all of the electrical devices with a screen in the house. But Sarah does everything she can to save her son, disregarding everything else. He attacks Marty, and tries to attack Oliver in order to take him with him into his world. In the end, it's discovered that Larry is still at large he travels through electricity and can use any mobile device to communicate. ![]()
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