Phone (Pon) (2002)
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63% of critics liked it
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61% of users liked it
(6,262 ratings)
Ahn Byeong-ju's Pon (Phone) is a psychological horror film. Ha Ji-weon portrays Ji-weon, an investigative reporter who is receiving unsettling calls on her cellular phone. Ji-weon's decision to stay with friends for a while leads to the friends' child Yeong-ju (Eun Seo-woo) being… More Ahn Byeong-ju's Pon (Phone) is a psychological horror film. Ha Ji-weon portrays Ji-weon, an investigative reporter who is receiving unsettling calls on her cellular phone. Ji-weon's decision to stay with friends for a while leads to the friends' child Yeong-ju (Eun Seo-woo) being traumatized after the girl accidentally answers Ji-weon's phone. Eventually, it is discovered that the preceding owners of that cell phone's number have died. A missing teenager, a secret from the past, and some very disturbing behavior from Yeong-ju all play a part in the final unraveling of the plot. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Directed By
- Byeong-Ki Ahn
- Genres
- Art House & International, Horror
- In Theaters
- Jul 26, 2002 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Johnny Butane, Dread Central
If you're a fan of modern Asian horror, I'm sure you'll check it out anyway, just keep in mind that it may not be as effective as you hope.
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Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena
Apesar de alongar-se demais (chegando a incluir uma subtrama totalmente dispensável), o filme reserva boas surpresas e conta com a ótima atuação da pequena Seo-woo Eun.
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
Typically baffling Asian horror flick...
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Brian Thomas, Now Playing Magazine
The climax features some nice moments, including a terrific corpse discovery scene, but by then it's too late.
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Staci Layne Wilson, Horror.com
While there are no punches pulled when it comes to the bloody horror, Phone rings truest in its nerve-tingling suspense.
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