Ghost on the Phone
Ghost on the Phone

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Ghost on the Phone

2000
Movie
Adult · 18+
90 min
Italian

An evil spirit takes possession of women through the phone to make them fulfil his maniac desires and pleasures.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users80%
Director: Tetsuya NakashimaGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman begins receiving mysterious phone calls that seem to predict future disasters. As the calls escalate, she becomes entangled in a deadly conspiracy involving a vengeful spirit and a series of interconnected deaths. She must race against time to uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Ghost in the Phone was met with generally positive reviews, praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and chilling plot. Critics noted its effective use of horror tropes and a compelling narrative that kept audiences on edge. Some found the pacing uneven in parts, but overall it was considered a solid entry in the J-horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense atmosphere and frightening premise.

  • The film successfully blends supernatural horror with a compelling mystery.

  • Some critics found the plot occasionally convoluted, but the scares were effective.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's suspenseful build-up and effective jump scares. Many found the storyline engaging and the concept of a killer phone call innovative. Some viewers felt the ending was a bit predictable, but the overall horror experience was highly rated.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Film at the Fantasia Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's distinctive ringtone, which becomes a central element of the horror, was specifically composed to sound eerie and unsettling, contributing significantly to the movie's overall atmosphere.

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