Don’t Answer the Phone! is a horror-thriller movie of 1980. This film focuses on the story of a disturbed Vietnam veteran causing terror in Los Angeles. With actors such as James Westmoreland, Ben Frank, and Flo Lawrence in main roles, discovering more about the movie as well as interesting backstage facts could be a unique experience.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in various locations in Los Angeles, California, USA. Notable locations include Vine Street and Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, and Downtown Los Angeles. The filming occurred on May 14, 1979.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| James Westmoreland | Lt. Chris McCabe |
| Ben Frank | Sgt. Hatcher |
| Nicholas Worth | Kirk Smith |
| Denise Galik | Lisa |
| Stan Haze | Adkins |
| Gary Allen | John Feldon |
| Ted Chapman | Man in Bar |
| Chris Wallace | Psychic Von Hammensveld |
| Dale Kalberg | Nurse |
| Deborah Leah Land | Police Woman |
| Tom Lasswell | Police Psychiatrist |
| Mike Levine | Gary Markov |
| Chuck Mitchell | Sam Gluckman |
| Victor Mohica | Ventura |
| Susanne Severeid | Hooker |
| Paula Warner | Carol |
| Hugh Corcoran | Wino |
| Gail Jensen | Joyce |
| Joyce Ann Jodan | Roommate |
| Corinne Cook | Rikki |
| Ellen Kay Karsten | Hooker |
| Havoc Oliver | Hooker |
| David Osterhout | Policeman |
| Peter Fain | Policeman |
| Jon Greene | Policeman |
| Shirley Handelsman | Nurse’s Mother |
| Don Lake | Man in Plastic |
| Eileen Castle | Neighbor |
| Danny Disner | Boyfriend |
| James Dunaway | Fred at Radio Station (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- All the scenes featuring the serial killer terrorizing Los Angeles streets were shot without permits.
- Despite being strangled in one scene, one of the blonde victims can still be seen breathing.
- The movie was also featured in other films such as Little Darlings, Simon, Little Miss Marker, The Black Stallion, Hide in Plain Sight in 1980.
- In an unusual move for films, there was no music played during the end credits.
- One notable quote from the movie is “Adios creep!” by Lt. Chris McCabe in the last lines of the film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0953576
- Longitude: -118.3723823
- Place ID: ChIJz8hEPAq8woARyVpioyQQLyA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sunset Blvd, California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.055691
- Longitude: -118.2487702
- Place ID: ChIJAf09JTTGwoARIKmlGd9S_iY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
