Male Call

This tale begins when Ryan MacAllen is on his way home from school and stops to pick up the mail. In his mail, he excitely finds a package addressed to his neighbor, Justin Small. Ryan is so curious about what kind of mail his hunky neighbor received that he heads straight up to his room where he opens the package. Enclosed in the suspicious parcel are explicit photos of some of Justin's male friends from Montreal who are engaged in man-to-man sexual activities. As Ryan sifts through the photos, he imagines what must have been going on in each scene. First, Carl and Patrick take a shower together, then Kenny Ryan and Mathew Thomas make out on a bed. Next, there's a three way with Mathew Thomas, Mike Lucas and Billy Gregh, then Patrick joins in to make it a foursome. finally, Justin Small (who's anything but!) walks in on Ryan, sprawled naked on the bed. Realizing what's up, Justing exacts his price from Ryan for opening his mail, much to Ryan's delight.

Directed by Conor Murphy, Male Call leans on a strong ensemble — Ryan MacAllen, Carl Stevens, Patrick — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1999.