Call from Darkness
Call from Darkness

Call from Darkness

1981Movie125 minJapanese

Keiko Inagawa pays a visit to neurologist Aizawa about her fiancé Tatsuo Tamura. A mysterious case involving the disappearance of Tatsuo’s three brothers, one after the other, is yet to be resolved and now Tatsuo, seized with the idea that he too may disappear, has had a nervous breakdown. Aizawa suggests that Tatsuo recount his dreams as a means of solving the mystery, since human beings have an instinct that foretells the near future in the form of a dream. Keiko and Tatsuo eventually discover that the three disappearances have a strange connection…

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Michael J. MurphyGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young couple inherits a remote house with a dark past, only to find themselves terrorized by a malevolent entity. As they struggle to survive the escalating supernatural attacks, they uncover disturbing secrets about the house and its previous inhabitants. The entity's presence grows stronger, forcing them to confront the true source of the evil before it consumes them.

Critical Reception

Call from Darkness is a lesser-known entry in the early 1980s horror boom, generally regarded as a competently made but unremarkable supernatural thriller. Critics at the time noted its atmospheric tension and effective scares, but many found the plot derivative and the performances uneven. Audience reception was modest, with some appreciating its suspenseful elements while others found it predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its spooky atmosphere and occasional jump scares.
  • Criticized for its predictable storyline and lack of originality in the supernatural horror genre.
  • Some viewers found the film's ending unsatisfying.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but the few available suggest a mixed reception, with some appreciating the classic horror tropes while others found it too slow-paced or uninspired.

Fun Fact

Despite its limited release and obscurity, 'Call from Darkness' has garnered a cult following among some horror enthusiasts who appreciate its low-budget charm and unsettling mood.

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