The Telephone
“Fear The Call!”
Synopsis
When Richard arrives in a small town, following the receipt of a letter and glass fish sent to his newspaper office, he is unaware of what he is about to become embroiled in. Intrigued by the story of a mysterious disappearance of a young woman Jane. Richard takes a room in the pub, the last place Jane was known to be alive. Awakened one night by an old telephone that seems to ring endlessly and then a chance encounter with the spectral image of a young woman, Richard decides to question the owner. Max an abstract artist denies ever seeing or putting up the woman in question. Richard is told 'The Telephone' must be in his imagination. Richard's instincts tell him there is more to the story. Is the ghostly figure seen late at night, that of Jane? Could the telephone ringing truly just be in his head? If you heard the ringing, would you be prepared to answer what lies at the end of the phone?
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Wheeldon
- Screenplay & Story
- Stuart Wheeldon
- Original Title
- The Telephone
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Wheeldon
Stuart Wheeldon
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Wheeldon
Director
Stuart Wheeldon
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Telephone.
More Like The Telephone
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Telephone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Telephone about?
When Richard arrives in a small town, following the receipt of a letter and glass fish sent to his newspaper office, he is unaware of what he is about to become embroiled in. Intrigued by the story of a mysterious disappearance of a young woman Jane. Richard takes a room in the pub, the last place Jane was known to be alive. Awakened one night by an old telephone that seems to ring endlessly and then a chance encounter with the spectral image of a young woman, Richard decides to question the owner. Max an abstract artist denies ever seeing or putting up the woman in question. Richard is told 'The Telephone' must be in his imagination. Richard's instincts tell him there is more to the story. Is the ghostly figure seen late at night, that of Jane? Could the telephone ringing truly just be in his head? If you heard the ringing, would you be prepared to answer what lies at the end of the phone?
Who directed The Telephone?
The Telephone was directed by Stuart Wheeldon.
Who stars in The Telephone?
The principal cast of The Telephone includes Nigel Barber, Bernard Deegan, Stuart Wheeldon.
When was The Telephone released and how long is it?
The Telephone was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 27m.