'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.
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Migration is a 2023 animated movie featuring a family of ducks. The story is based on the real migration of birds from the north to the south.
The storyline is centered around a family of ducks. Mack, the main character, is used to living in a cozy duck pond in New England. He describes the pond as his comfort zone. Pam, Mack's wife, wants to have an adventure of a lifetime. Their kids, Dax and Gwen, also want to have an adventure. Mack's overprotectiveness symbolizes safety for himself and his kids, though this trait is unfavorable to the rest of the ducks, who want to see the world outside of their pond.
The Mallard family is based on a family of mallards, or wild ducks. As hinted by the film's title, Migration is about a family of ducks flying from New England to Jamaica. The ducks' flying formation is V-shaped, indicating balance and smooth travel among the flock.
Like with any travel journey, the Mallard family runs into obstacles along the way, making the migration a bumpy path. They encounter other birds; some birds are helpful, while others are a hindrance. The Chef is the main antagonist of the movie who wants to kill the birds for food. After freeing Delroy from his cage, the Jamaican bird helps the ducks on their way.
After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, the Mallard family embarks on a family road trip, from New England, to New York City, to tropical Jamaica.
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.
"Thunder Road" presents the grief that comes from a family member taking their own life.
At least we got the original cast back, right? Not even that saves it. None of them could bring a sliver of hope to this special. Rather, they bring dread as we witness the light leaving from their eyes.