When a Stranger Calls (1979)

08/24/1979 (US) • 1h 37m

Horror, Thriller

Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Carol Kane

Jill Johnson

Charles Durning

John Clifford

Tony Beckley

Curt Duncan

Rutanya Alda

Mrs. Mandrakis

Carmen Argenziano

Dr. Mandrakis

Ron O'Neal

Lt. Charlie Garber

Heetu

Houseboy


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$1,500,000.00

Revenue

$25,000,000.00

Keywords

babysitter

phone call

sinister

frightened

horrified

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