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Why people love it

People revisit The Call for the same reason it broke through in 2020: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a thriller rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Timothy Woodward Jr. keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The horror and thriller blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 37m · ★ 5.5

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  1. 96match

    1.The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)

    7.4 · Horror · Mystery · Thriller · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Call clicked for you, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.The Invisible Man (2020)

    7.1 · Thriller · Science Fiction · Horror · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Call clicked for you, The Invisible Man (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • YouTube TV
    • USA Network
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    3.The Black Phone (2022)

    7.5 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 43m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Call clicked for you, The Black Phone (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • YouTube TV
    • USA Network
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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  4. 90match

    4.The Lost Boys (1987)

    7.1 · Horror · Comedy · Thriller · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Call clicked for you, The Lost Boys (1987) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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  5. 88match

    5.What Lies Beneath (2000)

    6.4 · Drama · Horror · Mystery · 2h 10m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Call clicked for you, What Lies Beneath (2000) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Paramount Plus Premium
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    • MGM Plus
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  6. 86match

    6.Manhunter (1986)

    7.0 · Crime · Horror · Thriller · 2h

    Why you'll love it

    If The Call clicked for you, Manhunter (1986) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    7.Whisper (2007)

    6.3 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Call clicked for you, Whisper (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    8.When a Stranger Calls (1979)

    6.2 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Call clicked for you, When a Stranger Calls (1979) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
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    9.American Psycho (2000)

    7.4 · Thriller · Drama · Crime · 1h 42m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Call clicked for you, American Psycho (2000) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    10.Memories of Murder (2003)

    8.1 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2h 11m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Call clicked for you, Memories of Murder (2003) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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FAQ

What should I watch after The Call?
Try The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, The Invisible Man, The Black Phone—each shares DNA with The Call while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Call?
The Call (2020) is best described as Horror, Thriller. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Call worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 5.5/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this horror lane.

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