Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: September 28, 1979
Runtime: 97 minutes
Genres: Horror, Thriller
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 6.2/10 (271 votes)
When a Stranger Calls Collection
When a Stranger Calls
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.
When a Stranger Calls Back
Julia is babysitting two young kids while a doctor and his wife are out. During the evening, a stranger knocks on the door asking Julia if she can call the auto club so he can get a tow. The phone line is dead though. This is all part of the act as he has made his way inside and abducted the two children.
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Cast
Carol Kane
Jill Johnson
Charles Durning
John Clifford
Colleen Dewhurst
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Tony Beckley
Curt Duncan
Rutanya Alda
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Carmen Argenziano
Dr. Mandrakis
Ron O'Neal
Lt. Charlie Garber
Rachel Roberts
Dr. Monk
Michael Champion
Bill
William Boyett
Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)
Wally Taylor
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Steven Anderson
Stephen Lockart
Lenora May
Sharon
DeForest Covan
Officer #1
Charles Boswell
Officer #2
Dick Warlock
Bartender (uncredited)