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Synopsis
'Sorry, Wrong Number' tells the gripping story of an invalid woman who, while alone in her home, becomes embroiled in a terrifying situation. After repeatedly trying to reach her husband at his office, she accidentally intercepts a phone call that reveals a sinister plot to murder an unsuspecting woman. The conversation she overhears is chilling, detailing the murderer's plans and the time of the attack, which is set for 11:15 PM.
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