The Call Up
“This time it's for real”
Synopsis
When a group of elite online gamers each receive a mysterious invitation to trial a state-of-the-art virtual reality video game, it’s a dream come true and impossible to resist. Arriving at the test site, the group step into hi-tech gear and prepare for a revolutionary, next-level gaming experience that brings modern warfare to life with frightening realism. At first it’s a unique and exhilarating experience. But what starts out like a dream encounter with cutting edge technology quickly takes a turn for the sinister. Once the group are attacked by enemy combatants, they soon realize this is no game after all. Make a mistake here and you pay with your life. Now these masters of the shoot ‘em up will have to fight for survival within a game gone bad, but this time it’s for real.
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The Call Up Officlal Trailer 1 (2016) - Morfydd Clark, Max Deacon Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 8, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Barker
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Barker
- Original Score
- Tom Raybould
- Original Title
- The Call Up
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Pont Neuf Productions, Red & Black Films, Creative England, Stigma Films, Marzipan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Barker
Charles Barker
Tom Raybould
John Lee, Ryan William White
Tommy Boulding
John Giwa-Amu, Matthew James Wilkinson
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Barker
Director
Charles Barker
Writer
Vincent Keane
Stunt Coordinator
John Giwa-Amu
Producer
Matthew James Wilkinson
Producer
John Lee
Director of Photography
Tommy Boulding
Editor
Richard Campling
Production Design
Lindsey Archer
Costume Design
Ryan William White
Director of Photography
Christian Lett
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Call Up
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What is The Call Up about?
When a group of elite online gamers each receive a mysterious invitation to trial a state-of-the-art virtual reality video game, it’s a dream come true and impossible to resist. Arriving at the test site, the group step into hi-tech gear and prepare for a revolutionary, next-level gaming experience that brings modern warfare to life with frightening realism. At first it’s a unique and exhilarating experience. But what starts out like a dream encounter with cutting edge technology quickly takes a turn for the sinister. Once the group are attacked by enemy combatants, they soon realize this is no game after all. Make a mistake here and you pay with your life. Now these masters of the shoot ‘em up will have to fight for survival within a game gone bad, but this time it’s for real.
Who directed The Call Up?
The Call Up was directed by Charles Barker.
Who stars in The Call Up?
The principal cast of The Call Up includes Max Deacon, Morfydd Clark, Ali Cook, Chris Obi, Tom Benedict Knight.
When was The Call Up released and how long is it?
The Call Up was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Call Up?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Call Up was composed by Tom Raybould.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Call Up?
The Call Up holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).