'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.

Tired of not seeing her sport represented at adventure film festivals, Katie Tannenbaum decided to make her own film. In it, she leaves the busy ski slopes behind to cross the Swiss Alps on her sled… headfirst.
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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