Murder by Phone

Murder by Phone

A madman pushes a button and kills by phone. Would you answer?

R 1982 · 90 min · ★ 5.5 · Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror, Mystery

A disgruntled phone company employee develops a device whereby those answering a phone can be murdered, and it's up to Nat Bridger to stop the killer.

Directed by Michael Anderson · Written by John Kent Harrison

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