Call Out
Call Out

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Call Out

2022
Movie
13 min
Portuguese

In the 80s, two young friends, Rafael and Amanda, decide to call to a telephone conversation service called “Dial Friendship”. There, they discover the story of Shadow, a serial killer who lurks the phonecalls and starts chasing the two friends.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Google Users78%
Director: Seung-yong HanGenres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Detective Park finds himself entangled in a dangerous investigation when he receives a mysterious phone call. The call seems to be from someone who is being murdered, and Park must race against time to identify the caller and the perpetrator. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a complex web of corruption and deceit that threatens to consume him.

Critical Reception

Call Out received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its intense atmosphere and solid performances from its lead actors, others found the plot to be convoluted and predictable. The film's pacing was also a point of contention for some viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and strong lead performances.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and predictable twists.

  • Some viewers found the pacing to be uneven.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's suspenseful elements and the acting, particularly from Yoo Ji-tae and Park Hae-soo. However, a significant portion of reviews noted that the story became difficult to follow at times and that the ending did not live up to the build-up.

Fun Fact

The film was noted for its stylistic similarities to classic noir thrillers, despite its modern Korean setting.

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