Mystery thriller

Hotline (1982): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

Name: Hotline
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Horror
Released: 1982-10-16
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Cast: Lynda Carter, Granville Van Dusen, James Booth, Frank Stallone Jr., Monte Markham

Hotline is a 1982 mystery thriller directed by Jerry Jameson, starring Lynda Carter as Brianne O'Neill, Granville Van Dusen and James Booth. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes. Stream it on Fawesome.

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Released: October 16, 1982
Runtime: 1h 36m (96 min)
Director: Jerry Jameson
Genres: Thriller , Mystery , Crime , Horror
Original language: English
Studio: Ron Samuels Productions
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is Hotline About?

The premise of Hotline without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When a crisis‑helpline operator receives a disturbing call, she discovers the caller is a serial killer who toys with her by delivering cryptic, nursery‑rhyme riddles that hint at his next victim. As the puzzles grow more sinister, she must stay one step ahead or be silenced forever.

Hotline Themes & Keywords

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point of view shot

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police officer
calling the police
former actor
talking on phone
psychiatrist
country western bar
walking cane
character says god bless you
dumping a dead body
beach house
tape recorder
female protagonist
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one word title
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solving riddle
recording a phone call
reference to sherlock holmes
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fresh fish
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reference to mother goose
telephone
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Cast & crew

Hotline Cast & Characters

Lynda Carter leads the cast as Brianne O'Neill, with Granville Van Dusen as Justin Price and James Booth as Charlie Jackson. Directed by Jerry Jameson; 25 actors are credited in all.

Director Jerry Jameson

Lynda Carter as Brianne O'Neill
Granville Van Dusen as Justin Price
James Booth as Charlie Jackson
Frank Stallone Jr. as Barnie

Also Starring in Hotline

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Monte Markham Kyle Durham
Steve Forrest Tom Hunter
Julian Fellowes Leo
Arthur Malet Hooten
James Ingersoll Policeman
Nick Angotti Larsen
Cathy Worthington Vicki
James Reynolds Ron Chandler
Mike Jackson Jack
Richard Brandes Liar's Poker Player #2
Blane Savage Tim Tracy
Joy Garrett Judy
Harry Waters, Jr. Rick Hernandez
Paul Anselmo Liar's Poker Player #4
Linda Fernandez Hostess
Joyce Temple-Harris Dr. Barnes

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Carol Robbins Stewardess
Scott Durnavich Andy
Saranne Redhill Carol
William Lindsey Liar's Poker Player #1
Grady T. Hill Liar's Poker Player #3

Plot

Hotline Plot Summary

What happens in Hotline from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

After a long shift at the bar, including a drunken patron who demanded sexual favors, Brianne O’Neill—an art student—returns home seeking a quiet night of rest. Unbeknownst to her, a shadowy stalker has begun watching, even slipping into her house without her knowledge. Around the same time, the friendly psychiatrist from the bar, Justin Price, explains that he followed her home because he believed the drunk was tailing her. Believing he may have scared away the stalker, she expresses gratitude by volunteering at his hotline practice, despite a busy schedule.

Full summary

The whole story of Hotline, scene by scene

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