When a Killer Calls (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 3.1
Released in 2006, When a Killer Calls is a crime, horror and mystery film directed by Peter Mervis, running about 91 minutes. “The stranger on the phone... is inside your house!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A babysitter begins receiving threatening phone calls from a man who has just killed an entire family.
Who’s in it. When a Killer Calls stars Rebekah Kochan as Trisha, Robert Buckley as Matt, Mark Irvingsen as The Madman and Sarah Hall as Chrissy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.1/10, When a Killer Calls has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Troma NOW and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When a Killer Calls page.
If you liked it. Fans of When a Killer Calls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When a Killer Calls (2006)?
- In US, When a Killer Calls is available to stream on Troma NOW and Bloodstream, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When a Killer Calls worth watching?
- When a Killer Calls holds an audience score of 3.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When a Killer Calls?
- When a Killer Calls stars Rebekah Kochan, Robert Buckley, Mark Irvingsen, Sarah Hall and Derek Osedach.
- When was When a Killer Calls released?
- When a Killer Calls was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.