'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.

Nina is reunited with her grandfather, Fausto, after 15 years apart in the hills of Peru. Fausto is now obsessed with finding "tapados" (hidden family treasure) on his property. Together they make up for lost time while the sale of Fausto's property looms.
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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