Sorry, Right Number
Sorry, Right Number

Movie spotlight

Sorry, Right Number

2019
Movie
7 min
English

Reenaction of a scene from Stephen King's "Sorry, Right Number" script for the anthological series "Tales from the Darkside"

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Director: Bobcat GoldthwaitGenres: Comedy, Horror, Drama

Plot Summary

A woman receives disturbing and nonsensical prank calls from an unknown number. As the calls escalate, she becomes increasingly paranoid and starts to believe the caller is trying to warn her about a impending danger. Her attempts to uncover the identity of the caller lead her down a rabbit hole of strange encounters and dark secrets.

Critical Reception

The film garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its unique blend of dark humor and unsettling atmosphere. While some found its pacing uneven, many commended Goldthwait's distinctive directorial style and the strong performances from the cast, particularly Kate Micucci.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its quirky and unsettling tone.

  • Appreciated for its effective blend of comedy and horror.

  • Some found the narrative a bit too abstract or slow-moving.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film's title is a reference to a song by the band Fugazi, which is also a nod to the unconventional nature of the film's narrative.

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