Horror Telephone
1968, Japanese. Directed by Akio Jissoji.
One night, the phone rings at the home of the Takiguchi family. The daughter Reiko hands the receiver to her father, who then instantly goes up in flames and is burned to death! Subsequently, another incident of apparently spontaneous human combustion occurs right before Reiko’s eyes. Made for "Operation: Mystery".
- Runtime
- 0h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Operation: Mystery
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Details
- Released
- 15 August 1968
- Original title
- 恐怖の電話
- Written by
- Mamoru Sasaki
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Horror Telephone: quick answers
What should I watch before Horror Telephone?
Watch Lullaby of Death (1968) first.
What comes after Horror Telephone?
Next in the series: The Accursed Urns (1969) and I Want to Buy Kyoto (1969).
Is Horror Telephone worth watching?
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How long is Horror Telephone?
Horror Telephone runs 25 minutes (0h 25m).
Does Horror Telephone have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Horror Telephone on?
Horror Telephone isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 August 1968. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Horror Telephone?
If you liked Horror Telephone, try Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For, Kept Woman, Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted.
Who directed Horror Telephone?
Horror Telephone (1968) was directed by Akio Jissoji and stars Hiroko Sakurai.