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One Missed Call
着信アリ
2003 112 min Japan R 18+
★6.0
Horror, Mystery, Fantasy
Director: Takashi Miike
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Description
People mysteriously start receiving voicemail messages from their future selves, in the form of the sound of them reacting to their own violent deaths, along with the exact date and time of their future death, listed on the message log. The plot thickens as the surviving characters pursue the answers to this mystery which could save their lives.
Budget:
$1.7M
Worldwide:
$17.61M
Starring
Kô Shibasaki
Actor
Shin'ichi Tsutsumi
Actor
Kazue Fukiishi
Actor
Key opinion
Takashi Miike’s One Missed Call is widely regarded as a quintessential piece of early 2000s J-horror, praised for its oppressive atmosphere and the chilling use of a recognizable ringtone. While many viewers find it a compelling and unsettling entry in the genre, opinions are divided on the internal logic of the narrative and the effectiveness of its final act.
| Score | The film succeeds in creating deep psychological dread through a hauntingly effective and iconic mobile phone ringtone. | |
| Acting | Ko Shibasaki delivers a strong, grounding performance that serves as the emotional anchor for the film. | |
| Direction | Takashi Miike expertly utilizes classic J-horror tropes, such as vengeful ghosts and themes of maternal neglect, to generate genuine terror. | |
| Ending | Viewers are split on the film's conclusion; many find the finale confusing, messy, or careless, while others appreciate the enigmatic nature typical of the genre. | |
| Screenplay | Assessments of the screenplay vary: some praise it as an imaginative and clever subversion of modern technology, while others criticize it as incoherent or reliant on a tired revenge cycle. |