'One Missed Call': When an Onryō Goes Digital
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Warning From Hell
Lily, a seemingly popular live streamer, faces relentless bullying from her classmates at school. Her world crumbles further when she discovers her boyfriend is cheating with her best friend. Just as everything spirals out of control, she stumbles upon a stolen phone harboring a mysterious female ghost named Xiao Ya. With Xiao Ya’s uncanny help, Lily’s cheating boyfriend gets what he deserves, and her livestream viewership begins to soar. But what Lily doesn’t realize is that Xiao Ya’s help comes at a chilling price...
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Lily, a seemingly popular live streamer, faces relentless bullying from her classmates at school. Her world crumbles further when she discovers her boyfriend is cheating with her best friend. Just as everything spirals out of control, she stumbles upon a stolen phone harboring a mysterious female ghost named Xiao Ya. With Xiao Ya’s uncanny help, Lily’s cheating boyfriend gets what he deserves, and her livestream viewership begins to soar. But what Lily doesn’t realize is that Xiao Ya’s help comes at a chilling price...
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Genre:Horror, Thriller
Written By:Danny Pang Phat
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Runtime:80 minutes
Studio:Jazzy Pictures
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