8 Creepy Caller Films You Can Stream [Glamberween]

Often in horror movies, there are many ordinary objects that can become scary under the right circumstance. The telephone is something we rely heavily on for communication, but what happens when the phone turns against us. The call is coming from inside the house and it’s scary as hell.

Sometimes the creepy calls come from a stranger, an evil entity, a deceased friend, and even an app. Either way, when you get the call you should beware of what, or who is on the other end of the receiver. Below are 8 films you can stream right now that focus on the phone being your worst nightmare.

“Mr. Harrigan’s Phone” (2022)
“When Mr. Harrigan dies, Craig, the teen who befriended and did odd jobs for him, puts his smart phone in his pocket before burial. When the lonely youth sends his dead friend a message, he is shocked to get a return text.” Where to watch: Netflix

“Countdown” (2019)
“A young nurse downloads an app that claims to predict exactly when a person is going to die.” Where to watch: Netflix

“Scream” (1996)
“A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a new killer, who targets the girl and her friends by using horror films as part of a deadly game.” Where to watch: Paramount+

“When A Stranger Calls” (1979)
“A psychopathic killer terrorizes a babysitter, then returns seven years later to menace her again.” Where to watch: Prime Video, Peacock, Tubi

“When A Stranger Calls Back” (1993)
“A young babysitter, all alone in the house with two children asleep above, is bothered by a stranger. Unfortunately, the phone’s dead…” Where to watch: Freevee, Tubi

“Don’t Hang Up” (2016)
“An evening of drunken prank calls becomes a nightmare for two teenagers when a stranger turns their own game against them, with deadly consequences.” Where to watch: Freevee, Peacock, Pluto TV, Tubi

“The Black Phone” (2021)
“After being abducted by a child killer and locked in a soundproof basement, a 13-year-old boy starts receiving calls on a disconnected phone from the killer’s previous victims.” Where to watch: Peacock

“One Missed Call” (2008)
“Several people start receiving voice-mails from their future selves – messages which include the date, time, and some of the details of their deaths.” Where to watch: Cinemax

Which creepy caller films are your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments. (Note: films listed are available on streaming services at the time of this post)

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