The Call

2020

1h 52m

Mystery & Thriller

List

100%

Tomatometer

13 Reviews

78%

Audience Score

250+ Ratings

Connected by phone in the same home but 20 years apart, a serial killer puts another woman's past -- and life -- on the line to change her own fate.

Read More

Read Less

Watch on Netflix

Stream Now

Netflix

Watch The Call with a subscription on Netflix.

Chad Collins

Dread Central

From credits to the final frame, The Call leaves a lasting impact, an almost congenital terror that's certain to break your heart and scare you senseless.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 2, 2023

Full Review

Jade Budowski

Decider

With an original concept, chilling kills, and stunning performances, The Call is more than worth picking up.

Jul 23, 2021

Full Review

Scott Weinberg

Thrillist

This unpredictable Korean export juggles more than a few tones and subtexts, and does it quite craftily.

Apr 16, 2021

Full Review

Anthony Kao

Cinema Escapist

Through effective world-building and acting, The Call creates a distinctively chilling and suspenseful vibe that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats until its very last moments.

Mar 26, 2021

Full Review

James Mudge

easternKicks.com

One of the better 2020 genre films from Korea, and one of the few to keep its focus on a fun high concept premise rather than getting distracted by last act melodrama

Rated: 4/5

Mar 5, 2021

Full Review

Matt Rodgers

Flickering Myth

Terrific fun, with plenty of wickedness and gory surprises, all topped off by a captivating turn from Jong-seo Jun, The Call is well worth answering.

Jan 12, 2021

Full Review

Read all reviews

Rajat G

Worst ending ever with no part of story making sense.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/24

Full Review

Long Háº£i N

phim xem tốn gian cay như l

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/24

Full Review

Zeinah A

Original idea as far as I know, great acting, great plot, and plot twists, very enjoyable creepy uncomfortable and great overall.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/05/24

Full Review

Green C

One of those movies where you're going "Wait, what?". First half a little dull but everything changes half-way. Intriguing and terrifying.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/05/24

Full Review

Yoosik Ethan O

A great premise, very similar to and as suspenseful as Frequency starring Dennis Quaid. Some great visual effects as history changes throughout and a great story about the ability to change history. It takes a while to set up the whole thing and gets interesting but once it does, it's a really suspenseful unpredictable roller coaster ride.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/27/23

Full Review

Deb R

This is probably the best butterfly effect movie made. There are some others I haven't seen but it's kinda like the TV show "Dark" but as a movie. It's definitely not for everyone, but I'd recommend this if you like gory stuff and korean TV/film. The cinematography is so beautiful and amazing to look at and the small details are well thought out and well done! Jumpscarewise there isn't much to worry about if you easily get scared, the plot is well done and you'll definitely pay attention and ask questions during the whole thing. I also like how it's unpredictable and that is a mature plus if you really start thinking about the pros and cons about a movie. It was definitely NOT what I was expecting. Also, I really admire that they didn't make the characters dumb. Usually in these types of films they are but not in this one. Definitely giving this one 5 stars this was such a good and intriguing as a viewing experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/21/23

Full Review

Read all reviews

Post a rating

Lee Chung-hyeon

Director

Park Shin-hye

Seo-yeon

Jeon Jong-seo

Yeongsuk

Kim Sung-Ryung

Seo-yeon's mother

Lee El

Jaok

Park Ho-san

Seo-yeon's father

Show Less Cast & Crew

Show More Cast & Crew

31%

16%

End of the Road

TRAILER

for End of the Road

92%

60%

Kimi

TRAILER

for Kimi

58%

75%

Haseen Dillruba

73%

77%

M.O.M. (Mothers of Monsters)

TRAILER

for M.O.M. (Mothers of Monsters)

75%

82%

Through the Glass Darkly

TRAILER

for Through the Glass Darkly

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

View more photos

Synopsis

Connected by phone in the same home but 20 years apart, a serial killer puts another woman's past -- and life -- on the line to change her own fate.

Director: Lee Chung-hyeon
Screenwriter: Lee Chung-hyeon
Production Co: Yong Film
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Korean
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 27, 2020
Runtime: 1h 52m

Most Popular at Home Now