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When a Stranger Calls

Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...

★ 6.2 1979 97 min R HorrorThriller

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.

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Release
1979-08-24
Rating
R
TMDB score
6.2/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
Melvin Simon Productions, Columbia Pictures

People behind the title

DirectorFred WaltonWriterSteve FekeWriterFred WaltonCastCarol KaneCastCharles DurningCastColleen DewhurstCastTony BeckleyCastRutanya Alda

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