When a Stranger Calls

When a Stranger Calls

1979 · 97 min · EN · R · 6.1 (216 votes)
Dir. Fred Walton · Starring Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Colleen Dewhurst, Tony Beckley, Rutanya Alda, Carmen Argenziano · Music Dana Kaproff · When a Stranger Calls Collection

...Fear is the Message!

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A psychopathic killer terrorizes a babysitter, then returns seven years later to menace her again.

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This film masterfully builds dread through its oppressive atmosphere and the sheer terror of the unknown. It’s a masterclass in suspense, making you feel every moment of the babysitter's growing fear and isolation.

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