The Call

A group of college students must confront a terrifying evil when they are trapped in a remote lighthouse during a storm. As the tempest rages outside, a malevolent presence begins to pick them off one by one. They soon realize their only hope for survival lies in deciphering the lighthouse's dark secrets and finding a way to appease the entity that haunts it.

The Call received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its scares uninspired. While some praised the performances, particularly from the lead actors, the film was largely criticized for its reliance on genre tropes and a lack of originality. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

• Relies heavily on jump scares and familiar horror clichés.
• Performances are a bright spot, but not enough to elevate the weak script.
• Lacks a truly original concept or compelling narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's predictable plot and unoriginal scares, though some found the performances watchable. Many felt it was a standard horror film that offered little new to the genre.

The film was originally conceived as a direct-to-video sequel to the 2013 film 'The Call', but was re-written and re-filmed to be a standalone horror movie.