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When a Stranger Calls

Movie
1979
1h 37m
English
Horror, Thriller, Drama
User Score: 
6.2
Critic Score: 
50
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A psychopathic killer terrorizes a babysitter, then returns seven years later to menace her again.
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When a Stranger Calls

Movie
1979
1h 37m
English
Horror, Thriller, Drama
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A psychopathic killer terrorizes a babysitter, then returns seven years later to menace her again.
Rating
WATCHMODE
6.2
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When a Stranger Calls (1979) on IMDb
CRITIC SCORE
50

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Cast

Full Cast & Crew
Carol Kane
Jill Johnson
Charles Durning
John Clifford
Colleen Dewhurst
Tony Beckley
Curt Duncan
Rutanya Alda
Mrs. Mandrakis
Carmen Argenziano
Dr. Mandrakis
Kirsten Larkin
Ron ONeal
Lt. Charlie Garber
Heetu
Houseboy
Rachel Roberts
Michael Champion
William Boyett
Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)
Joseph Reale
Bartender
Ed Wright
Retired Man
Louise Wright
Retired Woman
Carol Tillery Banks
Dennis McMullen
Maintenance Man
Wally Taylor
John Tobyansen
Bar Customer
Richard Bail
Stevie Lockart
Steven Anderson
Stephen Lockart
Lenora May
Randy Holland
Maitre d'
Trent Dolan
Policeman #1
Frank DiElsi
Policeman #2
Directed By: Fred Walton
Written By: Fred Walton, Steve Feke

Featured Comments/Tips

jekyl6669 says...
6 years ago
No matter how many times I try, I cannot give this movie a pass. It has a phenomenal, iconic opening, and a solid, tense ending, but everything in between is kind of a lump of poo. It gets extra points for what it inspired though.
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Lee Brown Barrow says...
4 years ago
Great opening and ending but the pace drags in the middle. Not quite a horror classic but better than the remake, you don’t necessarily need to hang up on this one.
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Featured User Reviews

Wuchak
2 years ago
**_A killer psycho escapes from the asylum and…_**

“When a Stranger Calls” (1979) is low-key horror mixed with detective drama/thriller. I say “low-key” because there’s little-to-no gore, although there’s suspense, chases and flashes of violence. It’s very polished and was obvious More
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