Don't Hang Up
Don't Hang Up

Don't Hang Up

2022Movie87 minEnglish

Follows Chris Daniels, a man who receives a call that his daughter has been kidnapped. The kidnappers demand that he completes a series of different missions to get her back, including one crucial direction to not hang up the phone.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Damian McMurtyGenres: Horror, Thriller, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of teenagers pull a prank on a man by calling him repeatedly and pretending to be someone else. However, their prank takes a sinister turn when they realize the man they are targeting is far more dangerous than they imagined. As the calls escalate, the teens find themselves in a terrifying game of cat and mouse.

Critical Reception

Don't Hang Up received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its attempts at a modern horror-thriller with a unique premise, many found the execution lacking in originality and overall effectiveness. The film struggled to maintain suspense and often relied on predictable scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on jump scares and predictable plot points.
  • The premise shows some promise but fails to deliver a truly engaging or frightening experience.
  • Performances are generally weak, further detracting from the film's impact.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Don't Hang Up are largely negative, with viewers frequently citing a lack of originality and a poorly developed plot as major drawbacks. Many found the film to be derivative of other horror tropes and ultimately unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, which is reflected in some of its production values.

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