Murder by Phone
A disgruntled phone company employee develops a device whereby those answering a phone can be murdered, and it's up to Nat Bridger to stop the killer.
Why it matters
A chilling early ’80s techno-horror that taps into the era’s phone paranoia and delivers inventive kills with a dial tone of dread.
- One of the rare slasher hybrids that weaponizes everyday technology before the digital age’s fears took hold.
- Practical effects on the murder sequences lean into grotesque, inventive body horror that recalls Tom Savini’s golden era.
- Nat Bridger’s relentless pursuit grounds the film, balancing the absurd premise with solid thriller momentum.
- Perfect for fans of early ’80s horror’s blend of paranoia and pulpy inventive kills, bridging slasher and sci-fi terror.
Director
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
29
Supernatural
20
Creature
18
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
33
Revenge
