Question 1

Which famous director was offered the chance to direct One Missed Call but turned it down?

Accepted Answer

Guillermo del Toro was offered the chance to direct, but turned it down to work on Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008).

Question 2

How did director Eric Valette prepare the cast for the film?

Accepted Answer

Director Eric Valette never watched the original Japanese version One Missed Call (2003), and asked the actors not to watch it either.

Question 3

Why does One Missed Call have some unusually clunky dialogue?

Accepted Answer

Writer Andrew Klavan wrote the script assuming it would be a horror-comedy, saying "Those were supposed to be jokes" when surprised it was made as a serious horror film.

Question 4

What notorious distinction did One Missed Call earn on Rotten Tomatoes?

Accepted Answer

None of the 80 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes were positive, resulting in a 0% "fresh" rating and the Mouldy Tomato award for worst reviewed film of 2008.

Question 5

What is the supernatural premise of One Missed Call?

Accepted Answer

Several people start receiving voice-mails from their future selves that include the date, time, and details of their deaths.

Question 6

Which acclaimed director was offered the chance to direct One Missed Call but turned it down?

Accepted Answer

Guillermo del Toro was offered the chance to direct, but turned it down to work on Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008).

Question 7

How did director Eric Valette prepare the cast for the film differently from typical remakes?

Accepted Answer

Director Eric Valette never watched the original Japanese version One Missed Call (2003), and asked the actors not to watch it either.

Question 8

Why does One Missed Call contain some clunky dialogue that the original writer didn't intend to be serious?

Accepted Answer

Writer Andrew Klavan wrote the script assuming it would be a horror-comedy and was surprised it was made as serious horror, saying some dialogue "were supposed to be jokes".

Question 9

What notorious distinction did One Missed Call receive on Rotten Tomatoes for its critical reception?

Accepted Answer

Rotten Tomatoes awarded the film the Mouldy Tomato award for the worst reviewed film of 2008, with 0% positive reviews as of 2019.

Question 10

What is the supernatural premise that drives the horror in One Missed Call?

Accepted Answer

Several people start receiving voice-mails from their future selves that include the date, time, and details of their deaths.

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