Movies like Don't Answer the Phone!

Though more polished, The Silence of the Lambs dives into the psychology of serial killers and features an intricate cat-and-mouse game between the law and a brilliant psychopath, reminiscent of themes in Don't Answer the Phone!.

As the first film to feature Hannibal Lecter, Manhunter explores criminal profiling and the pursuit of a serial killer, paralleling Don't Answer the Phone!'s investigative thriller aspects while providing a stylized, 80s take on the genre.

Predating Don't Answer the Phone!, Black Christmas is a pioneering slasher that revolves around obscene phone calls and a mysterious killer, striking a familiar chord with the unnerving psychological terror experienced in Don't Answer the Phone!.

Sharing the terrifying premise of a killer's interaction via telephone, When a Stranger Calls escalates the fear of what's on the other end of the line, paralleling the tension and suspense found in Don't Answer the Phone!.