Don't Answer the Phone! 1980
“...He'll Know You're Alone!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Director
- Robert Hammer
- Networks
- Scorpion, Crown International Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Chilling
What is Don't Answer the Phone!?
Don't Answer the Phone! is a horror and thriller film released in the United States on February 29, 1980.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 29, 1980
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Scorpion, Crown International Pictures
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.6/10 from 54 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~95 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Scorpion, Crown International Pictures
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Overview
Don't Answer the Phone! is a horror and thriller film released in the United States on February 29, 1980. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes and carries an R rating. The storyline follows a Vietnam veteran who spends his days photographing pretty girls and his nights strangling them. Eventually, this killer sets his sights on the patients of a radio psychiatrist. The feature was directed by Robert Hammer and stars James Westmoreland, Ben Frank, and Flo Lawrence. The movie carries the promotional tagline he will know you are alone. As a horror and thriller production from 1980, the project credits a full cast and crew through its historical distribution and database records. No further plot points or external statistics are documented in the available production archives for this title.
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“A gripping exploration of horror and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Don't Answer the Phone! worth watching?
Don't Answer the Phone! holds a community rating of 4.6/10 based on 54 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Don't Answer the Phone! and when was it released?
Don't Answer the Phone! is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1980. Release status: Released.
Who directed Don't Answer the Phone!?
Don't Answer the Phone! was directed by Robert Hammer.
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