Deadly Messages
When Laura unearths an old Ouija board in her closet, her roommate, Cindy, uses it and encounters the spirit of a man that had been murdered in their apartment. After Laura later witnesses Cindy being strangled to death, the authorities arrive to find Cindy missing and no evidence of a crime. Laura sets out to convince everyone that the murder was real while evading the man she feels is Cindy's killer.
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Plot Summary
A woman vacationing in a remote cabin begins receiving ominous phone calls from a mysterious man who claims he can see her. As the calls become increasingly threatening and personal, she grows paranoid that she is being stalked. Her attempts to seek help are met with disbelief, and she must uncover the identity of her tormentor before he makes his deadly intentions a reality.
Critical Reception
Deadly Messages is a low-budget slasher film that garnered minimal attention upon its release. Critics found the plot predictable and the scares uninspired, though some acknowledged its attempt at suspense. It remains a cult favorite among fans of obscure 1980s horror.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles with a derivative plot common to many slasher films of the era.
- Performances are generally weak, failing to elevate the thin material.
- Despite its flaws, it offers a few moments of mild tension for genre enthusiasts.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in Big Bear Lake, California, a popular filming location for many independent horror movies during the 1980s.
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