'One Missed Call': When an Onryō Goes Digital
In a world where we hear ringers and beepers at every corner, technology feels inescapable. This is why technology is often an enemy in Digital J-horrors, like One Missed Call.

An obsessive heartbroken woman makes a desperate attempt to reconnect with her ex, but it turns out stealing his dog might not be the way to his heart.
In a world where we hear ringers and beepers at every corner, technology feels inescapable. This is why technology is often an enemy in Digital J-horrors, like One Missed Call.
It’s dark, uncomfortable, and there are things that don’t make sense.
The film centers around two young women, Becca and Sam, who were once high school sweethearts until they reconnect in their town.
The more biting satire is reserved for those on top of the power structure, such as the police, while those occupying lower levels are given more nuance and likability, even if they operate on the wrong side of the law. This principle gives Deep Cover its heart.
I’m still trying to comprehend the psychological and moral implications of their fascination with each other, or why their almost written-in-the-stars depth of connection makes so much sense.
Masterful satire that shines a light on the struggles of Black creatives.