Voicemail
Voicemail

Movie spotlight

Voicemail

2019
Movie
15 min
English

After five years of no communication, Clem receives a voicemail from Joel, his ex-boyfriend. He’s in town and wants to meet up. Thinking he is over Joel, Clem decides to meet up but soon realizes his feelings are more complicated.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Director: P.A. AlatyGenres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman inherits a remote house from her estranged grandmother, only to discover a collection of old voicemails. As she listens, she becomes increasingly disturbed by the messages, which seem to predict a growing terror within the house. She must uncover the dark secrets of her family's past before she becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Voicemail received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and intriguing premise, while others found its pacing slow and its plot convoluted. Audiences were similarly divided, with many appreciating the horror elements but some criticizing the lack of clear resolution.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's unsettling atmosphere and the mystery of the voicemails are its strongest points.

  • Some viewers found the story predictable and the ending unsatisfying.

  • The low-budget production values are noticeable, impacting the overall polish.

Google audience: Google users' reviews for Voicemail were scarce and generally negative. Common complaints included a confusing narrative, slow pacing, and a disappointing lack of payoff for the build-up. A few appreciated the attempts at creating suspense.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a single, isolated house to enhance its claustrophobic atmosphere.

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