One Missed Call

Voicemails from the future begin to haunt people, each message predicting a date, a time, and the exact circumstances of a coming death. Beth Raymond, portrayed by Shannyn Sossamon, finds herself at the center when she receives one of these chilling calls, a warning that could be her own fate. Others in the city report similar messages, and a growing panic follows as the clock ticks toward the predicted moments. With only cryptic clues and a severed line of communication to guide them, Beth teams up with allies to track down the source of the warnings and why the future seems to leak into the present. A countdown becomes inescapable.

Directed by Eric Valette, the film is an American remake that reworks a Japanese original. It credits Andrew Klavan and Yasushi Akimoto as the creative minds behind adapting the premise for a Western audience.

The film's worldwide gross was about 45.8 million on a 20 million budget, marking a solid if unspectacular performance for a horror remake.

The premise of future death messages delivered by voicemail stands as a memorable horror trope from the era, illustrating how technology can heighten fear. As a remake it invites comparisons to the original and to other techno horror imports.

Critics offered a mixed verdict, noting the brisk pacing and taut setup while some found it familiar. The film looks at how digital warnings alter behavior, the fragility of life, and how fear spreads through a connected city.