Playback is a supernatural horror movie released in 2012. It follows a group of high school students who are researching their town's past for a class project. They come across an old case involving a young boy who was brutally murdered, and his killer, Julian, who was never caught.
As the students continue their research, they unwittingly unlock an evil spirit that possesses a camera and begins to haunt them. Strange and terrifying things start happening to them, and they soon realize that they have awoken Julian's spirit, who is looking for his true heir to continue his legacy of killing.
As the students search for a way to stop the spirit, they uncover a shocking truth about their town's past, and their families' involvement in the case. With time running out, they must confront the evil spirit and put a stop to his reign of terror once and for all.
Playback features notable actors such as Christian Slater, Ambyr Childers, and Toby Hemingway. It was directed by Michael A. Nickles and received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike.