Feb 1980 “Don’t Answer The Phone!”

Our journey continues as we answer the phone for this February movie. Released on Feb 29th 1980, which means this film can only be viewed once every four years. Join us as we try to ignore the phone. 

“Don’t Answer The Phone!”

Tagline:

He’ll know you’re alone. 

RUN – if you must. HIDE – if you can. SCREAM but … … He’ll Know You’re Alone!

Synopsis :

A deeply disturbed Vietnam veteran terrorizes the young women of Los Angeles and taunts a radio psychologist with descriptions of his grisly crimes.

Director:

Robert Hammer (First and only movie)

Writer:

Robert Hammer (First and Only Movie written)

Michael D. Castle

Response:

Leonald Maltin gave the film a BOMB rating, stating that it was another psychopathic Vietnam veteran killer film, warning readers to not watch the film

Trivia:

Shot in 18 days

All the shots of the killer on the prowl on the streets of Los Angeles were filmed without permits.

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