1-800-Hot-Nite
When 13-year-old Tommy loses his parents to a drug raid, he turns to a phone sex operator (his fairy godmother) for help as he embarks on an urban odyssey to escape foster care with his two best friends.
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Plot Summary
Set in the summer of 1986, the film follows a teenage girl who gets entangled in a complicated relationship with her father's much younger girlfriend. As tensions rise within the family and the girlfriend's past comes to light, the teenager finds herself navigating a dangerous emotional landscape.
Critical Reception
1-800-Hot-Nite received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its performances and atmospheric tension, though some found the narrative to be underdeveloped.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its strong performances, particularly from the young lead.
- Noted for its atmospheric and unsettling portrayal of adolescent discovery.
- Some critics found the pacing and plot progression to be uneven.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available.
Fun Fact
The film's title is a direct reference to the era's burgeoning adult entertainment phone lines.
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