Don't Answer the Phone!
1980, English. Directed by Robert Hammer.
...He'll Know You're Alone!
A Vietnam veteran that spends his days photographing pretty girls, and his nights strangling them, sets sights on the patients of a radio psychiatrist.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Robert HammerDirector
- James WestmorelandLt. Chris McCabe
- Ben FrankSgt. Hatcher
- Flo LawrenceDr. Lindsay Gale
- Nicholas WorthKirk Smith
- Denise GalikLisa
- Stan HazeAdkins
- Gary AllenJohn Feldon
- Michael D. CastleLab Man
- Pamela Jean BryantSue Ellen
- Ted ChapmanMan in Bar
- Chris WallacePsychic Von Hammensveld
- Dale KalbergNurse
Details
- Released
- 29 February 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael D. Castle, Robert Hammer
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Don't Answer the Phone!: quick answers
Is Don't Answer the Phone! worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.6/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Don't Answer the Phone!?
Don't Answer the Phone! runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Don't Answer the Phone! have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Don't Answer the Phone!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Don't Answer the Phone! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Don't Answer the Phone! is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Don't Answer the Phone! on?
Don't Answer the Phone! isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Don't Answer the Phone!?
If you liked Don't Answer the Phone!, try Maniac, Grindhouse, Pet.
Who directed Don't Answer the Phone!?
Don't Answer the Phone! (1980) was directed by Robert Hammer and stars James Westmoreland, Ben Frank, Flo Lawrence.