Dial: Help (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1988, Dial: Help is a horror film directed by Ruggero Deodato, running about 94 minutes. “She's got what someone wants, and will kill to get.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychic finds herself tapping into the "energy" of a deceased phone operator. She also finds that her friends soon begin dying mysteriously. An investigator determines to track down the cause.
Who’s in it. Dial: Help stars Charlotte Lewis as Jenny Cooper, Marcello Modugno as Riccardo, Mattia Sbragia as Mole and Carola Stagnaro as Carmen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Dial: Help has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dial: Help page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dial: Help tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dial: Help (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dial: Help change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dial: Help worth watching?
- Dial: Help holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dial: Help?
- Dial: Help stars Charlotte Lewis, Marcello Modugno, Mattia Sbragia, Carola Stagnaro and William Berger.
- When was Dial: Help released?
- Dial: Help was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.