Netflix horror movie Mr.Harrigan's Phone may appear slightly too tepid for those seeking genuine scares, but compelling performances and good pacing throughout keep this methodical ghost tale from ever venturing into stale territory.
Slim on scares but narratively engrossing, Jaeden Martell proves his rising star status in this slow-burning, supernatural Stephen King drama adaptation that spookily ventures beyond the grave. Just pop a sprinkle of patience on your popcorn.
Though there may be too few frights for hardcore horror movie fans to feast on, steady plot pacing and engaging performances from co-leads Donald Sutherland and Jaeden Martell make unraveling the ominous mystery at its core worth the wait.
With Jaeden Martell's soft-sided sentimentality and Sutherland's remorseless charisma spearheading the drama, eventually, the most unlikely bond blossoms between both characters.
But after a tragic turn of events leads to Sutherlands' untimely death, a series of sinister occurrences soon sends Jaeden's life spiraling out of control.
More methodical drama with paranormal undertones than out-and-out scare-fest, Mr.Harrigan's Phone just about carries the weight of its creepy premise to warrant watching to the end. Scare-seekers, on the other hand, may wish to tune out before the curtain call.
At the very least, fans of slow-sizzling suspense or more thought-provoking ghost tales should experience slow, spine-creeping chills, but the lack of traditional scares is apparent to the end.
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