Mobile Horror
Mobile Horror

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Mobile Horror

2010
Movie
93 min
Finnish

Mobile Horror based on Juha Jokela's play of same name, telling the story of small firm struggle in 2000 it-boom

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Director: Rob SavageGenres: Horror, Short

Plot Summary

A group of friends receive a series of terrifying video messages on their mobile phones, seemingly sent by someone in their immediate vicinity. As the cryptic and horrifying clips escalate, they realize they are being stalked by an unseen entity.

Critical Reception

As a short film, Mobile Horror gained traction online for its innovative use of the mobile phone format to deliver scares. It's recognized for its effective jump scares and unsettling atmosphere within a very limited runtime, often cited as an early example of effective social media-driven horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective use of limited technology to create suspense.

  • Noted for its unsettling premise and sudden scares.

  • Considered a successful early experiment in mobile-based horror shorts.

Google audience: Information not available for this short film.

Fun Fact

Rob Savage, the director of 'Host' (2020), also directed this early short film 'Mobile Horror' which explored similar themes of fear transmitted through personal devices.

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