Don't Hang Up
Don't Hang Up

Don't Hang Up

2016Movie83 minEnglish

An evening of drunken prank calls becomes a nightmare for a pair of teenagers when a mysterious stranger turns their own game against them.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Metacritic31/100
Google Users48%
Director: Damian McCarneyGenres: Horror, Comedy, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of high school students are targeted by a deadly prank caller on Christmas Eve. As the night progresses, they realize this is no joke and their lives are in grave danger. They must fight for survival against an unseen enemy who seems to know their every move.

Critical Reception

Don't Hang Up received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its inventive premise and suspenseful moments, many found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. The film struggled to balance its horror and comedic elements effectively, leading to a less impactful experience for many viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's central premise of a deadly prank call is initially engaging.
  • Some critics appreciated the attempts at dark humor and suspense.
  • However, the execution often felt derivative and lacking in genuine scares or originality.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Don't Hang Up are largely divided. Many found the concept intriguing but were ultimately disappointed by a predictable plot and a lack of memorable scares. Some viewers enjoyed the dark humor and the tension, but a significant portion felt it didn't live up to its potential.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Damian McCarney, also wrote the screenplay along with two other writers.

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2 reviews
Rodney Wollam

Rodney Wollam

So many despicable characters. Is it wrong that I was rooting for the killer?
Gimly

Gimly

Sure, it's dumb, and it's predictable, but it's those things in the sort of way that your high-tolerance-horror-fans can still put up with. I'll never re-watch it though. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor f...