Just after news of a second abduction, Chief Cruz goes into full investigation mode. As Cruz is visiting the police call center, she answers the call from someone who claims to be the Riverside Strangler’s last victim from years ago. Unfortunately, the call was not long enough to trace its origin.
In just fourteen minutes, filmmaker Brandon Keeton pieces together a compelling low-budget indie thriller that elevates itself above its inexpensive production values and unknown cast. The story is everything, and Keeton’s story shows he is a student of not only the crime procedural but also adds a supernatural element to raise the stakes. Sugey Cruz is amazing as the film’s lead, Chief Cruz, and Keeton’s script gives her a lot of room to play as Keeton adds elements of backstage drama, thrusting Cruz into a position of leadership that she may not feel 100% qualified for. Calls is a short, low-budget indie with the potential to be something bigger.
