When a Stranger Calls (1979)
...Fear is the Message!
A psychopathic killer terrorizes a babysitter, then returns seven years later to menace her again.
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- $1.5M
- Box office
- $25M
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Top billed cast
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Carol KaneJill Johnson
Charles DurningJohn Clifford
Colleen DewhurstTracy
Tony BeckleyCurt Duncan
Rutanya AldaMrs. Mandrakis
Carmen ArgenzianoDr. MandrakisKirsten LarkinNancy
Ron O'NealLt. Charlie GarberHeetuHouseboy
Rachel RobertsDr. Monk
Michael ChampionBill
William BoyettSgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)Keywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityThriller · Drama · CrimeTheme affinityBabysitter · Phone CallNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaDirector preference222532Actor preference253588 · 71142 · 195771
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Frequently asked questions about When a Stranger Calls
What is When a Stranger Calls about?
A psychopathic killer terrorizes a babysitter, then returns seven years later to menace her again.
How long is When a Stranger Calls?
When a Stranger Calls has a runtime of 97 minutes.