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One Missed Call

2008

Several people start receiving voice-mails from their future selves -- messages which include the date, time, and some of the details of their deaths.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character5/5
  • Frightening scenes5/5
  • Graphic injury3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Good role models2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

No significant product placement or commercial focus.

Death of a character5/5
Why this rating?

The premise revolves around messages containing the dates and details of characters' deaths; loss and grief are prominent.

Graphic injury3/5
Why this rating?

Some blood and mild gore associated with death scenes, though generally focused on suspense rather than explicit dismemberment.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Some profanity and harsh language may occur, but strong or pervasive language is not a prominent feature.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Supernatural and curse-related ideas are central, but organized religion or religious practice is not prominent.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal romantic subplots, incidental to the horror narrative.

Frightening scenes5/5
Why this rating?

Sustained supernatural dread, ominous messages, frightening death predictions, and threatening encounters are central.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

No significant sexual content.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Adult social drinking may appear briefly; substance use is not central and is not presented as a major attraction.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes supernatural violence, death scenes, and intense sequences involving accidental injury and fatal events.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters investigate frightening events and confront danger, showing determination under supernatural threat.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The supernatural premise creatively uses future voicemails, phones, and technological anxiety to build mystery and suspense.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Standard ensemble cast, limited focus on diverse representation.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters exhibit empathy and attempt to help others within the crisis.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Features standard horror themes of survival and uncovering hidden truths.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists show persistence and courage in the face of impossible odds.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in One Missed Call would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in One Missed Call, and what caused that change?
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