One Missed Call
Directed by Takashi Miike
Student Yoko receives a phone message from her future self, ending with her own death scream. Two days later, she dies in a horrific rail collision. As the mysterious phone curse spreads, claiming more young lives, Yoko's friend Yumi joins forces with detective Hiroshi, whose sister met the same gruesome fate. But can they unravel the mystery before the clock runs out on the next victim - Yumi herself?
Takashi Miike spins a terrifying tale of death by phone in this Japanese horror gem.
Cast: Ko Shibasaki, Shin'ichi Tsutsumi, Kazue Fukiishi
Member Reviews
YES TO THIS FILM! But shit I did not understand that ending one bit
Fantastic!Creepiest movie i've seen in a while,loved it!
Very creepy
The camera work, lighting and sound design were well done, but overall it felt too formulaic to really stand out.
It's a good showcase of the early 2000s. The first 30 minutes are so gripping! The story is well paced and kept me guessing. The deaths are mostly underwhelming with the exception of one that holds up well even 20 years later. I think that the creator breaks the rules in their story towards the end which makes the ending feel so disingenuous and questionably problematic. I do think that the film does capture the general sentiment of the Japanese public towards a younger generation, at that time. It's still worth a watch.