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One Missed Call
2008 87 min United States of America, Japan, United Kingdom PG-13 12+
★3.8
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Director: Eric Valette
🎭 Based on
«One Missed Call»
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Description
Several people start receiving voice-mails from their future selves -- messages which include the date, time, and some of the details of their deaths.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$26.89M
Worldwide:
$45.85M
Starring
Edward Burns
Actor
Shannyn Sossamon
Actor
Ana Claudia Talancón
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
One Missed Call is widely regarded as an inferior remake that fails to capture the chilling atmosphere of its Japanese predecessor. While a minority of viewers find the mystery premise engaging, the general consensus criticizes the film for its uninspired execution, predictable tropes, and lack of genuine scares.
| Originality | The film suffers from a lack of originality, relying heavily on tired J-horror tropes and visual clichés that fail to innovate. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being incoherent, underdeveloped, and failing to effectively adapt the source material for an American audience. | |
| Acting | The lead performance by Shannyn Sossamon is frequently cited as the only notable highlight in an otherwise weak cast. | |
| Runtime | Opinions on the pacing are split: some find the runtime to be a tedious, dragging experience, while others perceive the film as brisk and efficient. | |
| Emotion | The film's atmosphere is a point of contention; detractors argue it is sterile and devoid of tension, while a minority of viewers appreciate its mystery-focused, immersive tone. |