
In 'One Missed Call 2,' the story centers around Kyoko Okudera, a daycare teacher in Japan who is persuaded by her friend and colleague Madoka to visit Madoka's boyfriend Naoto Sakurai at the restaurant where he works. During the visit, a chilling message is sent to Mr. Wang, the restaurant owner, predicting his death in a kitchen accident—which soon becomes a terrifying reality. The film continues the series' blend of supernatural horror and suspense as mysterious, deadly phone calls unsettle the characters and drive the plot forward.
Trivia:
1. 'One Missed Call 2' was directed by the acclaimed Japanese horror filmmaker Takashi Miike, known for his unique and often intense style, which added a distinct and darker atmosphere compared to the original film.
2. The movie features several innovative special effects for its time, including realistic phone screen visuals that contributed significantly to the eerie mood.
3. Some scenes were shot in operational locations, such as an actual restaurant kitchen, which presented unique challenges for the cast and crew in balancing authenticity with safety during the filming of the accident sequences.