A series of teens receive voicemails from near-future versions of themselves at the moment of their deaths. The plot has more than a little in common with the aforementioned Ringu, with mobile phones replacing video cassettes as the source of supernatural dread. In the case of the One Missed Call trilogy, even the first film isn’t particularly highly regarded, despite having the inimitable Miike Takashi behind the camera. Even when the first film is essential, such as Ringu, there’s an inevitable case of diminishing returns that will limit the appeal for all but the most die-hard fans of a series. Takashi Miike, Renpei Tsukamoto, Manabu Asô/ Japan/ 2003-2006/ 327 minsīoxed sets are by their very design a mixed bag, particularly when dealing with a release that covers a horror franchise.
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