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.

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!.

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!.