Spooky Stephen King horror gets OTT release; Watch the story of the haunted iPhone on Netflix

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The iPhone 14 Pro phones came with multiple new additions including A16 Bionic chipset, a 48MP primary camera and the trending dynamic island. But one feature even Tim Cook could not have thought of is a pre-installed ghost! But that's exactly what's happening in this innovative new horror movie called Mr. Harrigan's Phone. It's the month of Halloween and horror movies are a cultural staple. But if you're tired of watching the same old zombies, werewolves and vampire stories, watch this movie which is all about a haunted iPhone. Based on a novella by Stephen King, this movie has one more selling point for you. It has made its OTT release and you can watch it from the comfort of your home. So, read on to know where to watch this haunted iPhone movie.

Written and directed by John Lee Hancock, this movie is based on the Stephen King novella of the same name from the collection called If It Bleeds. The movie is a direct-to-OTT release and that means you get to watch a movie right after its release in your home. And the best part is that it was released on October 5, so there is very little chance that someone might spoil it for you.

The movie revolves around a boy named Craig who becomes friends with an elderly person named Mr. Harrigan. To stay in touch with him, he gives him an iPhone. They call each other and Craig shares all his problems with his new friend. Mr. Harrigan always listens and advises him. But things take a weird turn when Mr. Harrigan dies. Craig, who gets bullied in school, calls Mr. Harrigan's phone to talk about his torment. But something strange happens every time he makes that call. Why? And who is haunting Mr. Harrigan's phone? That's what you will find out at the end of this thrilling horror.

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