Midnight Calling
Midnight Calling

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Midnight Calling

1993
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Mandarin

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Jonathan KaplanGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A television executive is drawn into a dangerous cat-and-mouse game when she becomes the target of a serial killer. As the killer's obsession grows, she must race against time to uncover his identity and motives before she becomes his next victim. The investigation leads her into a dark and twisted world where reality blurs with paranoia.

Critical Reception

Midnight Calling received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the execution lacking. While some appreciated the suspenseful elements and the performances of the lead actors, the film was generally criticized for its formulaic approach to the thriller genre and a lack of originality. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempts at suspense and the lead performances.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and uninspired direction.

  • Lacks the originality and impact of more successful thrillers.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Midnight Calling are scarce, but those available suggest a generally unimpressed viewership finding the film to be a standard, albeit somewhat dated, thriller that doesn't offer much in the way of surprises.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was instead released directly to television in some markets.

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