Messages Deleted
Synopsis
A quivering voice begs to screenwriter, Joel Brandt, to pick up the phone on a message from his answering machine. Thinking it a prank, Joel deletes the message. The caller is found dead. Another caller leaves Joel a message; there is another murder...then another...then another. The killer has Joel's attention, and Joel has the attention of the police. Now the prime suspect in a series of murders, Joel discovers this psychotic killer has targeted him for a reason found within his body of work. Will Joel be able to re-write his ending, or be forced to pay the ultimate price?
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Messages Deleted - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-15
Top Cast
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Matthew Lillard
Joel Brandt
Deborah Kara Unger
Det. Lavery
Gina Holden
Millie
Serge Houde
Det. Breedlove
Chiara Zanni
Claire
Michael Eklund
Adam Brickles
Woody Jeffreys
Patrick
Ildiko Ferenczi
Kathy
Anna Galvin
Lisa Kwan
Xantha Radley
Nurse Bev
Ken Kramer
Ben Brandt
Brandon Jay McLaren
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Parm Soor
Limo Driver
Ben Cotton
Ken 'Sarge' Rivers
David Orth
Jeremy Potter
Patrick Gilmore
Kanter
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 20, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Cowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Cohen
- Original Score
- Jim Guttridge
- Original Title
- Messages Deleted
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Cowan
Larry Cohen
Jim Guttridge
Stephen Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Cowan
Director
Larry Cohen
Writer
Stephen Jackson
Director of Photography
Jim Guttridge
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Messages Deleted
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What is Messages Deleted about?
A quivering voice begs to screenwriter, Joel Brandt, to pick up the phone on a message from his answering machine. Thinking it a prank, Joel deletes the message. The caller is found dead. Another caller leaves Joel a message; there is another murder...then another...then another. The killer has Joel's attention, and Joel has the attention of the police. Now the prime suspect in a series of murders, Joel discovers this psychotic killer has targeted him for a reason found within his body of work. Will Joel be able to re-write his ending, or be forced to pay the ultimate price?
Who directed Messages Deleted?
Messages Deleted was directed by Rob Cowan.
Who stars in Messages Deleted?
The principal cast of Messages Deleted includes Matthew Lillard, Deborah Kara Unger, Gina Holden, Serge Houde, Chiara Zanni.
When was Messages Deleted released and how long is it?
Messages Deleted was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Messages Deleted?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Messages Deleted was composed by Jim Guttridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Messages Deleted?
Messages Deleted holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).