JPV852
6/10Flawed but entertaining (in a funny way when it comes to the killer) slasher from 1980. Nothing amazing but kept my attention until the end. No surprise this was the only film from the director. **3.0/5**
Reviewed on June 14, 2022
Don't Answer the Phone!(1980)
...He'll Know You're Alone!
4.6(54)1h 35m1980-02-29
HorrorThriller
Don't Answer the Phone! Synopsis
A Vietnam veteran that spends his days photographing pretty girls, and his nights strangling them, sets sights on the patients of a radio psychiatrist.
Don't Answer the Phone! (1980) is a horror and thriller film directed by Robert Hammer, released on February 29, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars James Westmoreland, Ben Frank, Flo Lawrence and Nicholas Worth. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Hammer
- Writers:
- Robert Hammer, Michael D. Castle
- Producers:
- Robert Hammer, Michael D. Castle
- Cinematographer:
- James L. Carter
- Composer:
- Byron Allred
- Production:
- Scorpion, Crown International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Don't Answer the Phone! (1980) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Don't Answer the Phone! before you stream it.
Don't Answer the Phone! Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Westmoreland
as Lt. Chris McCabe
Ben Frank
as Sgt. Hatcher
Flo Lawrence
as Dr. Lindsay Gale
Nicholas Worth
as Kirk Smith
Denise Galik
as Lisa
- Stan Haze
Stan Haze
as Adkins
- Gary Allen
Gary Allen
as John Feldon
- Michael D. Castle
Michael D. Castle
as Lab Man
Pamela Jean Bryant
as Sue Ellen
- Ted Chapman
Ted Chapman
as Man in Bar
- Chris Wallace
Chris Wallace
as Psychic Von Hammensveld
Dale Kalberg
as Nurse
Key crew
Directed by Robert Hammer, written by Robert Hammer and Michael D. Castle, produced by Robert Hammer and Michael D. Castle.
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Don't Answer the Phone! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 54 ratings.
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Don't Answer the Phone! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Don't Answer the Phone! online?
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Don't Answer the Phone! (1980) is available to stream on Chilling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Don't Answer the Phone!?
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The main cast of Don't Answer the Phone! (1980) includes James Westmoreland, Ben Frank, Flo Lawrence, Nicholas Worth and Denise Galik. The film was directed by Robert Hammer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Don't Answer the Phone! released?
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Don't Answer the Phone! was released on February 29, 1980 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Don't Answer the Phone! worth watching?
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Don't Answer the Phone! (1980) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Don't Answer the Phone!?
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