Who stars in When a Stranger Calls?

When a Stranger Calls stars Carol Kane (Jill Johnson), Charles Durning (John Clifford), Colleen Dewhurst (Tracy), Tony Beckley (Curt Duncan), Rutanya Alda (Mrs. Mandrakis). The film was directed by Fred Walton.

How long is When a Stranger Calls?

When a Stranger Calls has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated R.

Is When a Stranger Calls worth watching?

When a Stranger Calls holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 38. Fans of Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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When a Stranger Calls (1979) Movie

Name: When a Stranger Calls
Director: Fred Walton
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1979-01-01
Duration: 1 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Colleen Dewhurst, Tony Beckley, Rutanya Alda

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When a Stranger Calls

R19791h 37mFred Walton

IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 38% · Metacritic 58

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"Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real..."

A student babysitter has her evening disturbed when the phone rings. So begins a series of increasingly terrifying and threatening calls that lead to a shocking revelation.

HorrorThriller

BabysitterPhone CallSinisterFrightenedHorrified

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