Murder by Phone

A group of college students becomes targets of a mysterious killer who uses a disturbing telephone answering machine that plays a disturbing message before an attack. As the body count rises, the remaining students must uncover the identity of the killer before they too fall victim to the deadly prank calls.

Murder by Phone, also known as 'The Phone', is a low-budget slasher film that received a mixed to negative reception from critics, often being criticized for its thin plot, weak acting, and reliance on graphic violence. However, it has garnered a cult following among fans of obscure 1980s horror films.

• Praised for its unique premise involving killer phone calls.

• Often criticized for its low production values and uninspired direction.

• Considered a typical example of an early 1980s slasher film.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Murder by Phone' is not widely documented on Google. However, among niche horror communities, it's often viewed as a quirky, forgettable entry in the slasher genre.

The film was also released under the title 'The Phone' and is sometimes miscategorized due to its similar premise to other phone-related horror films of the era.