The Call
In the fall of 1987, a group of small-town friends must survive the night in the home of a sinister couple after a tragic accident occurs. Needing only to make a single phone call, the request seems horribly ordinary until they realize that this call could change their life…or end it.
Why it matters
An atmospheric throwback to ’80s survival horror that twists suburban dread into a tense game of life and death.
- Nails small-town paranoia with a simmering slow burn that recalls John Carpenter’s best work.
- Practical effects and period detail ground the supernatural elements in unsettling reality.
- A tight ensemble cast channels that classic slasher vibe without feeling like a rehash.
- Perfect for fans of folk-tinged horror and creeping, claustrophobic tension over jump scares.
Director
4 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
29
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
0
Survival
100
