Movie

Don't Answer the Phone!

“...He'll Know You're Alone!”

★ 4.6(53)19801h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Robert Hammer
Release date: 1980-02-29
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Scorpion

Don't Answer the Phone! — trailer

About Don't Answer the Phone!

Don't Answer the Phone! is a 1980 movie in the Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Robert Hammer, starring James Westmoreland, Ben Frank and Flo Lawrence. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.6/10 from 53 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Don't Answer the Phone! in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

James Westmoreland

Lt. Chris McCabe

Ben Frank

Sgt. Hatcher

Flo Lawrence

Dr. Lindsay Gale

Nicholas Worth

Kirk Smith

Denise Galik

Lisa

Stan Haze

Adkins

Gary Allen

John Feldon

Michael D. Castle

Lab Man

Pamela Jean Bryant

Sue Ellen

Ted Chapman

Man in Bar

Chris Wallace

Psychic Von Hammensveld

Dale Kalberg

Nurse

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Don't Answer the Phone! in South Africa?+

Don't Answer the Phone! is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Don't Answer the Phone! on Netflix?+

Don't Answer the Phone! is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Don't Answer the Phone!?+

Don't Answer the Phone! has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Don't Answer the Phone!?+

Don't Answer the Phone! stars James Westmoreland, Ben Frank, Flo Lawrence, Nicholas Worth and Denise Galik.

When did Don't Answer the Phone! come out?+

Don't Answer the Phone! is a 1980 movie directed by Robert Hammer.

What genre is Don't Answer the Phone!?+

Don't Answer the Phone! is Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed Don't Answer the Phone!?+

Don't Answer the Phone! was directed by Robert Hammer.