Don’t Hang Up is a tough one to recommend, but it had some half decent moments early on.
Synopsis
College friends Summer, Vicky, and Eva visit a haunted Airbnb in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after a wedding, unknowingly awakening vengeful spirits from the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, leading to a terrifying battle for survival documented via FaceTime calls with Summer’s boyfriend, Chris, as the ghosts seek justice for historical atrocities.
My Thoughts on Don’t Hang Up
Good Points
Decent Concept
The story of a haunted house observed through phones and video chat is an interesting twist on the haunted house genre.
Effective Early Scares
Shadows, glowing eyes, and physical attacks on Eva created some genuinely tense moments in the first act.
Outside Perspective Adds Depth
Chris watching via video chat helps give you a second layer of engagement.
Moments of Shock
Some of the physical attacks and supernatural interactions are surprisingly well done.
Atmosphere
The house is fairly unsettling and created a half decent atmosphere.
Bad Points
Frustrating Character Decisions
Summer and Vicky repeatedly make irrational choices that undercut it all and make some moments feel a bit comedic.
Suspense Drops Midway
The story quite quickly loses tension after the decent first act.
Late Explanation
The haunting’s rules and the reason the women can’t leave are revealed too late/
Predictable Patterns
Some scares repeat, and the supernatural attacks lose impact fairly quickly.
Missed Opportunities
The story could have benefited from more early supernatural interactions to maintain tension.
The Ending
It doesn’t really wrap up in a decent way.
Minimal Character Depth
Outside of Eva, the characters’ motivations and backstories are shallow, making it hard to care.
Rationality Issues
The characters’ repeated bad choices often stretch believability, even for horror standards.
Final Thoughts on Don’t Hang Up
Don’t Hang Up is a tough one to recommend, but it had some half decent moments early on.
If you really like Screenlife horror, you may find some bits to enjoy, but overall it fell short for me.
Don’t Hang Up Trailer
Don’t Hang Up on IMDB
I watched this when I downloaded it from YouTube when it was uploaded, but it got taken down after!
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