When a Stranger Calls

This is the slowest of slow burns that becomes even more unbearable when you already know what’s going to happen having seen the original. But I think that’s also what makes it work. You sit there for up to 50 minutes just anxiously waiting for the line to come up. Great thrills.

Imagine the creepy phone call opening scene from Scream turned into an entire film. That’s what this is, it starts strong with suspense, but it doesn't evolve much beyond that. Slow pace. It’s a fine watch, but ultimately feels stretched out. Kinda just okay.

A narratively thin concept, but better executed than the original. We stay with Jill the whole time and she steps into a Laurie Strode-type role, though the calls lack menace and it plays it too safe. Still, fun for what it is. 6/10

Imagine the creepy phone call opening scene from Scream turned into an entire film. That’s what this is, it starts strong with suspense, but it doesn't evolve much beyond that. Slow pace. It’s a fine watch, but ultimately feels stretched out. Kinda just okay.

A narratively thin concept, but better executed than the original. We stay with Jill the whole time and she steps into a Laurie Strode-type role, though the calls lack menace and it plays it too safe. Still, fun for what it is. 6/10

To help you who are reading the comments and haven't seen it yet..

Only watch it if you are alone and bored and looking for a movie, yes a thriller but not something "wow"

If you are with a group or even alone and looking for a movie to keep you awake from the suspense or to piss yourself then this movie is not for you!

I liked it as a movie, a copy of "Scream" that passed and didn't touch but is watchable.

6/10