The Call (2020)
Probably the most awesome villain in Korean horror.
Presentation:
Once in a blue moon, Netflix produces a foreign gem quelling all qualms about its agenda. Perhaps it is because foreign films are already diversified, these films tend to not have strings of influence and foremost entertain audiences. This is perhaps my greatest guilty pleasure flick. It's truly a pity if you haven't realized how fun Korean productions can be. The film looks stylish with dutch angles and edits like a Park Chan Wook production, all in the aesthetics of a a tidy neat Korean package with dark overtones. If you didn’t love her from Burning, you may be convinced of Jeon Jong-seo’s X factor from this performance. The plot is awesome and clever, though the writing is typical of a popcorn horror.
Conclusion:
A horror film with a phone may seem cliché, but this one takes this concept to outer space. This film is high octane fun with Korean twists leaving you gasping at every turn. The characters are competent and it’s an epic clash during the climax. It's a film where you demand more once the credits roll and you'll wish the ride would never end. I don’t want to be hyperbolic, but this is almost Anton Chigurh level villainery. You'll want to yell at your screen to no avail, a true popcorn thriller. One of my favorite horror films, tons of fun and wild twists that makes you want to ride again and again.
Recommendations
So slow, you’ll be begging this assassin to kill you…