Don't Hang Up

I saw Don´t Hang Up at a film festival. Didn't know too much about it before going to see it, so didn´t really know what to expect.

It has to be said I have a kind of love-hate relationship with the horror genre in general, and in maybe especially "found footage" movies .

I don´t mind low budget movies as such; if it´s a good story being told well, that will (almost) always shine through.

DHU is slightly different (maybe more up to date?) as it is FaceTime and not VHS-tapes or super 8 footage. It´s between the main character and her boyfriend who is back at home, while she is at a wedding in Tulsa with friends. So its really a bunch of FaceTime conversations between them.

I found the acting to be really good and realistic in how I see young people communicate through this medium. Claire McPartland as the main character is really, really good! Wouldn´t be surprised if we see more to her in the future!

And I liked the background story of the movie. I hand´t heard about the Tulsa massacre but I really bought into it. Looking forward to search the internet for more on that, actually.

The important part for most moviegoers out there: the scares. Yes, it´s pretty scary. Darn scary at times. The FaceTime style works really well and a couple of the scenes got me jumping.

As a whole, I enjoyed the movie!

If I had to be negative about something, the ending felt a little rushed. It could be just my personal taste; or it´s maybe a weakness of the genre - especially "lost footage" sub-genre. It could be the script, the style and concept of the movie; but for me, the ending needs a little more breathing space to really hit home.

As a scary popcorn flick it does what it´s supposed to do. And for that I enjoyed it; the tension building was effective and it some really good scares.

This horror film blends the real-life tragedy of the 1921 Tulsa massacre with chilling supernatural terror, crafting a tense, atmospheric experience. Strong performances and unsettling moments keep the suspense alive throughout. It effectively weaves social commentary into its scares. A worthwhile watch for fans of psychological and historical horror who appreciate films that combine haunting stories with deeper, thought-provoking themes. Go see this film in the theater!!! Go see it at a festival!! It's worth it for sure. Don't suggest taking kids or older parents, they may not like the subject/sfx.

I don't get it how eva get back to home when she was sent to the hospital.

Next one is, the goal of the ghost is to see Justin but why do they chase over Eva instead of Vicky who was very disrespectful at the very beginning. To be honest, that movie is not good enough. Even after they have met with their son, they still attach to Eva. What is wrong with Eva? Really not worth to watch. Well, if anyone has a clear understanding, pls share with us. I think the one who should be punish is Vicky, I saw eva did nothing wrong with that family and she become a victim after all. The script is really bad.

While i can appreciate the idea in this movie, the execution is horrible. The whole point of this movie is to take viewers through a horror experience happening on facetime, though it just felt pointless. The dialogue feels forced, acting is underwhelming and the story is really bland. If this was a comedy/horror, i would have given it a pass, but this feels like it was made with serious intent. Everything that happens in this film is explained to you like a 5 year old and it makes you feel really stupid. The scariest thing about this movie, is that i payed to see it. If you want a corny bac classic horror movie, it wouldn't hurt you to watch it. Otherwise, just dont bother.

The story behind this movie was really weak. Every film has its share of nonsense, but usually, there's at least some underlying logic. In this one, however, you'd have to be a complete fool to go along with it. The plot is so poorly constructed that it makes the viewer feel outright stupid.

The characters and dialogue don't help either. The acting feels forced, and the script is filled with awkward lines that make it hard to take anything seriously. Instead of being entertaining, the movie just ends up feeling lazy and poorly thought out.

That said, if you're looking for something to laugh at with a friend and make fun of how ridiculous it is, it might be worth a watch. Otherwise, I wouldn't recommend it at all.