Dial: Help
A psychic finds herself tapping into the "energy" of a deceased phone operator. She also finds that her friends soon begin dying mysteriously. An investigator determines to track down the cause.
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Plot Summary
A group of college students is targeted by a mysterious killer who uses a payphone to make chilling calls. As the body count rises, the remaining survivors must race against time to uncover the killer's identity before they become the next victim. The investigation leads them into a dark web of secrets and lies within their own social circle.
Critical Reception
Dial: Help, also known as "The Midnight Hour", was a made-for-television horror film that received a mixed to negative reception upon its initial release. While some viewers appreciated its attempts at suspense and gore, critics often pointed to its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on slasher film tropes. It has since gained a cult following among fans of 1980s horror.
What Reviewers Say
- Predictable slasher plot that offers little originality.
- Features some unsettling moments but is bogged down by weak acting and a derivative storyline.
- A forgettable entry in the crowded 1980s horror landscape.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a pilot for a television series.
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